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Summary
Malta plans to increase its share of renewable energy technologies in its gross final energy consumption to 11.5% by 2030. In the electricity sector, the share of renewables is planned to rise to 11% by 2030 (Malta NECP, 2019). In comparison, as of 2019, the share of renewable energy in the final energy consumption was 8.5% and the share of renewables in the electricity sector was 8.04% (Eurostat, nrg_ind_ren).
The growth potential and the biggest increase foreseen is for solar energy. Both rooftop PV and brownfield sites for ground-mounted PV will continue to be given priority.
In the Maltese NECP, neither onshore nor offshore wind energy are included as a viable renewable technology option contributing to Malta’s renewable energy objectives for the EU’s 2030 target (NECP, 2019). -
Sequential order of process steps
1. Site selection process
2. Electricity production license process is intertwined with the administrative authorization processes.
3. Grid connection permit process. -
Competent authorities
The Malta Planning Authority
Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS)
Enemalta plc
