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The Maltese government has launched its"Energy Horizon 2030" plan, a comprehensive strategy to achieve energy independence and carbon neutrality. The centrepiece is a commitment to construct a second electricity interconnector to Sicily, doubling import capacity, while simultaneously investing €150 million in local renewable projects.
The plan heavily emphasizes the creation of "urban micro-grids" in localities like San Ġwann and Żejtun, allowing communities to share solar power. Opposition critics have called the timeline "optimistic," citing past delays in renewable rollouts. Energy Minister Elena Borg described the plan as "a pragmatic bridge between energy security and our green obligations," noting that feasibility studies for the new interconnector will begin in Q2 2026.
The plan heavily emphasizes the creation of "urban micro-grids" in localities like San Ġwann and Żejtun, allowing communities to share solar power. Opposition critics have called the timeline "optimistic," citing past delays in renewable rollouts. Energy Minister Elena Borg described the plan as "a pragmatic bridge between energy security and our green obligations," noting that feasibility studies for the new interconnector will begin in Q2 2026.