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Overview
Malta uses a number of different support schemes in order to facilitate development of RES-E in the country. Solar PV is the most viable source of RES-E in Malta. It is projected to contribute to 42% of Malta’s RES contribution in 2030.
However, also other renewable energy sources are supported in the country through tenders.
Malta’s target for the RES- E sector is 11% by 2030 (NECP, pg. 40-41). -
Summary of support system
- Subsidy for PV installations – The subsidy is allocated to new solar PV installations connected to the grid. Its purpose is to help investors in the residential and non-residential sectors overcome existing cost barriers.
- Support through feed-in-tariff - Electricity generated by PV installations with a capacity of less than 400kWp is supported through a feed-in tariff.
- Tenders for PV and Wind plants - Installations with a capacity exceeding 1,000 kWp are promoted through tenders. Eligible are new photovoltaic installations and new wind energy installations, which have not benefitted from other support.
- Tenders for small installations - Malta has a premium tariff, which is awarded through a tender held by the Ministry for Energy and Water Management. Eligible are RES installations with a capacity between 400 kWp and 1,000 kWp.
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Competent authorities
Regulator for Energy and Water Services Ministry for Energy and Conservation of Water
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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
