ADPD-The Green Party welcomes yesterday’s announcement of investment to strengthen Malta’s electricity distribution network.This is a long-overdue development after years of neglect that contributed to frequent power cuts and undermined energy reliability for households and businesses alike. A robust and modern distribution system is essential not only to prevent disruptions, but also to unlock Malta’s potential for a rapid transition to renewable energy generation, a transition that the Greens have long advocated.
ADPD-The Green Party Chairperson Sandra Gauci said:”For too long, Malta’s electricity grid has struggled under outdated infrastructure, with under-investment contributing to inefficiencies and power outages. We Greens have consistently highlighted the need for forward-looking planning and investment in a modern distribution network capable of handling the demands of a future energy system powered increasingly by clean, renewable, local sources. A strong grid is crucial for integrating renewables such as rooftop solar, wind, and community-based clean energy systems, which otherwise cannot reach their full potential without reliable grid capacity.”
ADPD-The Green Party Deputy Chairperson Carmel Cacopardo reiterated the party’s vision on energy:”Strengthening the network is also a key enabler for increasing the share of renewables in Malta’s energy mix. The growth in renewable energy share has been sluggish. We remain behind the country’s potential. ADPD-The Green Party has repeatedly called for ambitious targets, including aiming for 50 % renewables by 2030. This entails corresponding investments in infrastructure to support that growth. Increasing renewable generation domestically will reduce reliance on imported fuels and expensive subsidies that send money out of the country, instead keeping investment and benefits within our communities.”
“Transitioning to a grid capable of handling larger renewable inputs isn’t just about energy security, it is about economic stability and job creation. A vibrant renewable energy sector will create meaningful green jobs in installation, maintenance, research, and innovation, strengthening local skills and industries while fostering economic resilience. It will help reduce energy costs for families and businesses, enhance Malta’s energy sovereignty, and protect the environment for future generations.”
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ADPD – The Green Party jilqa’ b’sodisfazzjon l-investiment fin-network tad-distribuzzjoni tal-elettriku f’Malta
ADPD-The Green Party jilqa’ b’sodisfazzjon l-aħbar tal-lbieraħ dwar investiment ġdid biex jissaħħaħ in-network tad-distribuzzjoni tal-elettriku f’Malta. Dan huwa żvilupp li ilu mistenni wara snin ta’ nuqqas ta’ investiment li wassal għal qtugħ spiss tad-dawl. Nuqqas ta’ investiment li naqqas l-affidabbiltà tas-servizz għall-familji, il-komunitajiet u n-negozji madwar il-pajjiż. Network modern u reżiljenti huwa essenzjali mhux biss biex jiġu evitati dawn in-nuqqasijiet serji, iżda wkoll biex Malta tkun tista’ timmassimizza l-potenzjal tagħha għal tranżizzjoni aktar malajr u effettiva lejn il-ġenerazzjoni ta’ aktar enerġija rinovabbli. Tranżizzjoni li l-Ħodor ilhom jinsistu fuqha għal snin twal.
Iċ-Chairperson ta’ ADPD-The Green Party, Sandra Gauci, qalet:“Għal żmien twil wisq, in-network tal-elettriku f’Malta bata minn infrastruttura antikwata, b’nuqqas ta’ investiment li wassal għal ineffiċjenzi u qtugħ ripetut tad-dawl. Aħna konsistentement enfasizzajna l-bżonn urġenti ta’ ippjanar fit-tul u investiment sostenut f’network modern li kapaċi jlaħħaq mad-domandi ta’ sistema tal-enerġija tal-futur, imsejsa dejjem aktar fuq sorsi nodfa, rinovabbli u lokali. Network b’saħħtu u affidabbli huwa kruċjali biex jiġu integrati sorsi rinovabbli bħas-solar mill-bjut, l-enerġija mir-riħ u sistemi ta’ enerġija bbażati fil-komunità. Mingħajr kapaċità adegwata tan-network, dawn is-soluzzjonijiet ma jistgħux jilħqu l-potenzjal sħiħ tagħhom.”
Id-Deputat Chairperson, Carmel Cacopardo, tenna l-viżjoni fit-tul tal-partit dwar il-politika tal-enerġija:“It-tisħiħ tan-network tad-distribuzzjoni huwa fattur ewlieni biex jiżdied dejjem aktar is-sehem tal-enerġija rinovabbli fil-mix tal-elettriku ta’ Malta. Il-progress sal-lum kien bil-mod u għadu ferm taħt il-potenzjal reali tal-pajjiż. ADPD-The Green Party għal diversi drabi talab għal miri ambizzjużi u fattibbli, fosthom li nilħqu 50% enerġija rinovabbli sal-2030. Din l-ambizzjoni trid tkun akkumpanjata mill-investiment meħtieġ fl-infrastruttura. Żieda fil-ġenerazzjoni rinovabbli domestika tnaqqas id-dipendenza fuq fjuwils importati u s-sussidji għoljin li jfissru l-esportazzjoni tal-flus u barra l-pajjiż. Enerġija rinovabbli ġġenerata lokalment iżżomm l-investiment, il-valur u l-benefiċċji fil-komunitajiet lokali u fil-pajjiż.”
“It-tranżizzjoni lejn network li kapaċi jimmaniġġja ammonti ferm ogħla ta’ enerġija rinovabbli mhijiex biss kwistjoni ta’ sigurtà tal-enerġija, hija wkoll triq lejn aktar stabbiltà ekonomika u l-ħolqien ta’ impjiegi sostenibbli. Settur b’saħħtu ta’ enerġija rinovabbli joħloq impjiegi ekoloġiċi ta’ kwalità fl-installazzjoni, il-manutenzjoni, ir-riċerka, l-innovazzjoni u s-servizzi tekniċi, filwaqt li jsaħħaħ il-ħiliet u l-industriji lokali. Dan jikkontribwixxi biex jonqsu l-ispejjeż tal-enerġija għall-familji u n-negozji, isaħħaħ is-sovranità enerġetika ta’ Malta, u jipproteġi l-ambjent għall-ġenerazzjonijiet preżenti u futuri.”
