LICENSING, IMPLEMENTION AND ACTIVATION

All applications for solar panel projects should be submitted to the EAC (Electricity Authority of Cyprus).

One of the initial meter replacement charges involves the meter. It will be replaced by a bidirectional system (it records twice) which records the energy produced by solar panels.

After you submit your application, you will usually receive the decision (approval/rejection) from EAC within 7 working days. 
If the EAC rejects your application, the administration fee of 50 euros will be retained, but you will be refunded the remaining 200 euros plus VAT for the meter replacement.

If your application is successful, you will need to request an inspection by and a connection to the EAC. They will complete the inspection and connection within 25 working days.

It is also important to understand that inspection, connection and installation should be completed within 60 working days. The first day counts from the date of your solar panel application. If these three steps are not completed within the deadline, your approval will no longer be valid.

INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE

The applicant should initially pay €250 + VAT. This amount includes the administration fees, the replacement of the meter and the inspection and connection of the distribution system.

They also have to pay an annual fee (€47.73 + VAT per kWp) to offset the secured solar energy production. The fee can be paid in 6 equal installments (€7.87 + VAT per kWp).

This fee may vary in the future depending on the regulations of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA).

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR NET METERING

RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

A copy of the last 12 months of the building’s electricity consumption.
A document of a fairly recent utility bill that states the name of the applicant.
A copy of the title deeds of the property on which you’re going to install the solar panel system.
The licence of the building.
All the owners’ approval for solar panel installation (when there is more than one owner of the building).
A printed copy of the plot layout plan for the neighbourhood.
A signed document from the applicant that clearly states that the property he has applied for is their first house.
Proof of permanent residence. This cnn be a permanent residence certification or copies of six consecutive months of utility bills. It should state the name of the applicant.
In case the applicant belongs to ‘vulnerable groups’ a document that proves it needs to be attached to the application.

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

A copy of the last 12 months of the electricity consumption of the building (sent by EAC)
A document of a fairly recent utility bill that states the name of the applicant
A copy of the title deeds of the property on which you’re going to install your solar panel system.
A copy of the plot layout plan for the neighbourhood.

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