Malta s containerized energy storage policy update

Regarding the green transition, the Council recommends that Malta accelerate the deployment of renewable energy by taking advantage of its offshore solar and wind energy potential; speed up the construction of the second electricity interconnector; and strengthen the domestic electricity grid by investing in mass battery energy storage solutions.

e of intermipent renewables in Malta's energy mix. Having said this, Malta deems it crucial to diversify sources of electricity supply, including onshore backup faciliMes, to miMgate risks associated with potenMal failure to its electricity interconnecMon with Sicily, also in view of the fact that damages to su

the power system may require an alternaMve approach. At the moment, Malta is almost fully dependent on energy (gas and electricity) imports, with the only significant indigenous source of energy on the island being renewable energy from solar P

sure resource adequacy by 2040.Conngency planning : The policy framework for energy security in Malta can be split into various policy documents aligning with requirements under the respecMve EU legislaMve acts, in parMcular the Gas Security of Supply RegulaMon (EU) 2017/1938, the Electricity Risk Preparedness RegulaMon (

In 2023, renewable energies had a 14.9 % share in Malta's gross final energy consumption, which stood at 601 kilotonnes of oil equivalent (Figure 4). They also accounted for 21 % of the 2023 electricity mix. Because of the significant deployment of onshore photovoltaic installations, solar energy remained the main renewable energy source.

electricity supply in Malta. Gas Security of SupplyThe Security of Gas Supply RegulaMon (EU) 2017/1938 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25th October 2017 requests the competent authority of each Member State to carry out mulMple tasks, which include the development of a gas security of supply NaMonal Risk Ass