Retrofitting of Photovoltaic Panels on Heavy-Duty Transport Vehicles - 2026
This page contains information related to the grant scheme applicable in 2026.
The information included in this page is meant to provide information about this incentive scheme, without prejudice to any provision in the respective scheme as published on the government gazette, downloadable here.
Scheme Objective
This incentive scheme intends to promote the retrofitting of approved photovoltaic panels on heavy-duty vehicles.
Who can Apply?
Undertakings established in Malta
Scheme Conditions
The grant shall support the retrofitting of approved photovoltaic panels on:
- Minibuses;
- Buses;
- Coaches;
- Small Trucks;
- Trucks;
- Semi-Trailers and
- Trailer.
Applicant are entitled for a maximum of 40 grants.
Undertakings who have retrofitted their heavy-duty vehicle with photovoltaic panels in compliance with the requirements set out in this document during the past years, and have not applied for a grant from the applicable grant schemes in the past, may still apply for the grant.
The Incentive Details
Subject to the scheme conditions, a grant amount equal to 80% of the investment cost required for the installation of approved photovoltaic panels shall be issued to the registered owners of the vehicles, without exceeding the limits shown in the table below:
| Vehicle Category | Maximum Grant Amount |
|---|---|
| M2 – Minibuses N2 – Small Trucks O3 – Small Trailers |
€500 |
| M3 – Buses and Coaches N3 – Trucks O4 – Trailers |
€1,000 |
Applying to become an Approved Installer of Photovoltaic Panels
An undertaking wishing to start offering the service of installation of photovoltaic panels on heavy-duty vehicles shall present Transport Malta with a written request in this regard, along with the following information:
- The model or models of photovoltaic panels and any related equipment that the undertaking intends to start installing;
- Technical documentation provided by the manufacturer of the panels proving how these panels and all related equipment can be installed safely on heavy-duty vehicles and how such installation can reduce the fuel consumption and environmental impact of the vehicles concerned;
- Installation instructions provided by the manufacturer of the panels;
- The details of the competent person or persons that the undertaking intends to employ or engage for the installation of these panels, along with written approval for each such person issued by the manufacturer of the photovoltaic panels;
Such requests shall be sent via email to this address.
Transport Malta shall process such requests and, where applicable, issue the applicant with an approval certificate for the installation of the proposed photovoltaic panels on passenger transport vehicles. Transport Malta reserves the right to limit such approval to specific categories or models of vehicles.
Applying for this incentive
Application shall be submitted by the owner of the heavy-duty vehicle on which approved photovoltaic panels have been installed by submitting application form VEH072 along with any information, details and documents required therein.
The State Aid Declaration VEH071 is also required in accordance with the requirements of the De Minimis State Aid Regulations.
*Depending on the sector of activity of the applicant, the De Minimis rules stipulated in Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2023/2831, Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1408/2013 or Commission Regulation (EU) No. 717/2014 shall apply.
Filled in applications may be submitted in person or mailed as per instructions below:
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Bank Document Evidence
The bank document to be submitted along with the application must provide sufficient proof that the IBAN included in the form where the grant is to be deposited is effectively owned by the applicant or the spouse of the applicant. Therefore, this document must be issued by the bank where the account is held and must show, as a minimum, the following information:
- The IBAN or, as a minimum, the bank account number;
- The name and surname of the account holder.
Documents printed by the applicant are not considered to be adequate evidence that the account is actually held by the applicant.
Kindly mask any information concerning amount of funds held in account or transactions carried out from the account.
For samples of bank documents that are acceptable, click here.
Refund Policy
The registered owner of a vehicle on which a grant has been issued under this scheme shall be obliged to refund such grant to the Authority if, within a period of at least thirty-six (36) months from the date of the installation of approved photovoltaic panels:
- the owner makes a request to Transport Malta to have the panels removed; or
- it is proven that the panels were either removed, or disabled in any way, or was not being used appropriately.
Requests for Revision of Authority’s decisions
If you feel that a decision taken by the Authority concerning your application for a grant is incorrect, you can request a revision of this decision by following the procedure explained here.
Page last updated: 16/02/2026
