A national nine-year plan aimed at modernising and strengthening Malta’s electricity distribution system has been launched, with major investments planned across Malta and Gozo to boost flexibility, resilience and capacity.
The plan was announced during a press conference addressed by Miriam Dalli, Minister for the Environment and Energy, and Ryan Fava, Executive Chairman of Enemalta.
The nine-year strategy includes the development of 12 new distribution centres, a new 132kV interconnector between Malta and Gozo, and targeted projects specifically designed to strengthen Gozo’s electricity network. The plan is also designed to prepare the system for economic growth and rising energy demand in the years ahead.
During the same event, Enemalta also unveiled its new branding, built around the message “Energy that moves you!”, highlighting the company’s role in delivering an essential service that underpins everyday life in Malta.
Minister Miriam Dalli said the plan is part of a broader government vision focused on long-term planning backed by immediate action. She explained that following the challenges faced after the summer of 2023, the government accelerated investment and infrastructure works, delivering results while continuing to protect families and businesses from rising energy costs seen in other countries.
“This is not a plan on paper,” she said. “It is a plan that is already being implemented. We are preparing our country not just for today, but for the realities of five, ten years from now and beyond.”
Ryan Fava said Enemalta has already made significant progress through a phased reinforcement programme, improving the reliability and stability of the electricity network in both Malta and Gozo. He added that the nine-year plan will further reinforce the grid and ensure it is equipped to meet future challenges.
Over the past two years, €90 million has been invested in strengthening the distribution system, with an additional €40 million allocated to new distribution centres expected to be completed by mid-2026.
Infrastructure works are already showing tangible results. The first phase of the programme delivered 83 kilometres of new medium-voltage cables and upgrades to low-voltage networks, leading to shorter power outages. A second phase saw a further 63 kilometres of underground cables installed across localities in Malta and Gozo to improve capacity and resilience.
The investment marks a significant step in reinforcing Malta’s energy infrastructure while preparing the national grid for the demands of the future.
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