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  • Permits and Authorisation Processes

Site selection process

  1. Abbreviated form of legal source

    SFP 2017

  2. Description of the process

    Due to lack of space, the majority of PV installations in Malta are positioned on residential houses. Large-scale installations (ground mounted PV) need to follow the Solar Farm Policy (published by the Planning Authority) which directs development of PV installations towards specific brownfield sites. The Solar Farm Policy of Malta (SFP 2017) has identified preferred locations and exclusion zones for solar energy development.

  3. Competent authority  

    The Malta Planning Authority

  4. Technologies

    Wind energy onshore
    Wind energy offshore
    Solar energy

    Relevant

    Solar Thermal
    Geothermal energy
    Geothermal energy
    Aerothermal
    Hydrothermal
    Hydro-power
    Biogas
    Biogas
    Biomass