Cyprus solar applications fall as households await battery subsidy scheme
Households in Cyprus are postponing solar installations while awaiting a government subsidy scheme for solar systems with battery storage.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Solar panel applications in Cyprus have fallen sharply in 2026 as households delay installations while awaiting a government subsidy scheme combining solar systems with battery storage. Existing solar systems remain profitable without grants, but homeowners are waiting for support expected to reduce battery costs.
Application trends
Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) data show that 38,856 self-consumption applications were submitted in 2025, while 89 applications included energy storage systems.
From January 1 to August 25, 2026, standalone self-consumption applications fell to 1,835. Applications including battery storage rose to 137.
Overall, the EAC recorded 40,691 solar self-consumption applications and 226 battery-integrated applications from January 1, 2026, to August 25, 2026.
Battery storage
The figures indicate that many consumers are postponing installations until subsidies open, while some buyers with available capital are proceeding with battery integration.
Battery storage enables households to retain surplus solar electricity generated during peak sunlight hours for use during evening peak hours, when grid electricity prices are higher. The systems can reduce exposure to power price fluctuations and lower electricity bills.
Growth in installed systems
Installed Net Metering systems reached 93,490, with total capacity of 447.16 MW, by December 31, 2025. This compared with 73,850 systems and 348.51 MW in 2024.
New Net Metering installations in 2025 totalled 19,640 systems with capacity of 98.65 MW.
Net Billing systems reached 2,098 units with total capacity of 150.47 MW by the end of 2025. During the year, 744 new Net Billing installations, with capacity of 54.47 MW, were recorded.
Cost implications for EAC
The EAC said Net Metering capacity reaching 447 MW by March 2026 and Net Billing capacity reaching 119 MW by March 2026 created direct financial costs for EAC Supply.
The systems export electricity to the grid during midday periods, when Day-Ahead Market prices reach zero or near-zero levels. This output is offset against household consumption during evening hours, when thermal generation costs rise to between €180 and €250 per MWh.
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