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Energy renovation grants in Cyprus

Discover all the subsidies, loans and tax credits available in Cyprus to renovate your home.

6 programs documentedΥπουργείο Ενέργειας, Εμπορίου και Βιομηχανίας (MECI) — Energy Service & Ταμείο ΑΠΕ και ΕΞ.Ε.Reference updated on May 20, 2026

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Save – Upgrade Homes Grant Scheme

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Service de l'Industrie et de la Technologie / MECIGrant

Eligible works

External wall insulationRoof insulationWindow replacementDoor replacementSolar PVSolar thermalBattery storageAir-to-air heat pump+3

Amounts

  • 60% · cap €32,000 · Base rate 60%, €32,000 ceiling per home
  • 80% · cap €32,000 · Vulnerable households and mountain areas: 80%
Conditions: Existing dwellings in Republic-controlled areas with household-tariff meter. For multi-unit buildings: one application via the authorised committee representative. Combined measures mandatory (single measures ineligible). ≥60% savings target.
2026 changes: New 2026 call with €20M envelope (launched 17 May 2026).

PV Grant Scheme for Dwellings (Category A)

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Ταμείο ΑΠΕ και Εξοικονόμησης Ενέργειας (resecfund)Grant

Eligible works

Solar PVBattery storage

Amounts

  • €375/kW · A1 — General: €375/kW, max €1,500 (4 kW)
  • €1,250/kW · A2 — Vulnerable households: €1,250/kW, max €6,250 (5 kW)
  • 50% · +50% in mountain areas
Conditions: PV: building/planning permit filed before 01/01/2017. Legally existing primary residence. Household meter. Installation by registered installer with approved equipment list. Pre-approval mandatory before works.

Roof Thermal Insulation Grant (Category B)

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Ταμείο ΑΠΕ και Εξοικονόμησης Ενέργειας (resecfund)Grant

Eligible works

Roof insulation

Amounts

  • 50% · cap €2,500 · B1 — General: 50% of cost, max €2,500 or €25/m²
  • 75% · cap €3,750 · B2 — Vulnerable households: 75% of cost, max €3,750 or €37.5/m²
  • 50% · +50% in mountain areas
Conditions: Permit before 21/12/2007. Legally used dwelling. Participating installers. Pre-approval mandatory.

Solar Water Heater Grant (Category H)

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Ταμείο ΑΠΕ και Εξοικονόμησης Ενέργειας (resecfund)Grant

Eligible works

Solar water heaterSolar thermal

Amounts

  • €500 · H1 — General
  • €900 · Mountain / disadvantaged areas
  • €900 · H2 — Vulnerable households
Conditions: Individuals. Permit before 31/12/2011. Legally used dwelling. No leasing to legal entities or economic use for 5 years. Participating installers. Pre-approval mandatory.

2026 Self-Consumption Scheme + battery subsidies

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Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) / MECIGrant

Eligible works

Solar PVBattery storage

Amounts

  • ~€35M programme for batteries + PV · ~€35M programme for batteries + PV
Conditions: Replaces net metering / net billing ended on 31/12/2025. Self-consumed energy is prioritised; imports are billed at full retail; surplus is sold at wholesale. From 01/01/2026, storage is mandatory to receive PV subsidies.
2026 changes: New regime in force since 01/01/2026.

Reduced 5% VAT — Residential renovation and repair

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Τμήμα Φορολογίας ΚύπρουReduced VAT

Eligible works

External wall insulationRoof insulationWindow replacementDoor replacementComprehensive renovationOther

Amounts

  • 14% · Saving vs 19% standard VAT
Conditions: 'Old' private dwelling: ≥3 years since first occupation. Effective use ≥18 months. Material value ≤50% of service value.
2026 changes: Fifth Schedule of VAT Law amended 27 Feb 2026, effective 01/09/2026.

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