Over the past year, from June 2024 to May 2025, Malta's electricity consumption saw a significant reliance on fossil fuels, with 81.85% of its electricity derived from this energy source, breaking down into 81.21% specifically from gas. This indicates a heavy dependence on fossil-based electricity. In contrast, low-carbon electricity generation accounted for 15.06% of the total consumption, with solar contributing most of this at 14.71% and net imports at 3.1%. These figures illustrate that Malta's low-carbon electricity still comprises a relatively small portion of the overall energy mix, despite the significant use of solar power compared to other energy sources. Malta needs to significantly boost its low-carbon generation to ensure a sustainable and environmentally friendly electricity supply.
Is Electricity Growing in Malta?
Recent data highlights that electricity consumption in Malta is witnessing a decline. In 2025, the total electricity consumption reached 4,122 kWh per person, a significant drop from the previous high of 5,850 kWh per person in 2024, showing a decrease of 1,728 kWh per capita. This downward trend is mirrored in low-carbon electricity generation, which fell to 621 kWh per person from 683 kWh per person last year, marking a decline of 62 kWh per capita. These decreases are concerning and reflect a critical need for Malta to focus on boosting advancements in both total and low-carbon electricity to meet growing demands sustainably.
Suggestions
To enhance low-carbon electricity generation, Malta should focus on expanding its solar infrastructure, given its existing reliance and optimal conditions for solar energy. Additionally, Malta can draw lessons from other regions that have successfully integrated low-carbon sources into their energy mix. For instance, Lebanon has leveraged solar to cover 31% of its electricity consumption, presenting a model of solar energy integration that Malta could emulate. On the nuclear front, countries like France lead with 69% of their electricity generated from nuclear energy. Nuclear power offers a robust and consistent low-carbon alternative that can complement Malta's solar power, ensuring a more sustainable and reliable energy future.
History
Examining the history of low-carbon electricity in Malta, it is evident that there has been stagnation over the past decade. Since 2010, Malta's solar power generation has consistently recorded no significant change year on year. This lack of growth in solar generation indicates missed opportunities for advancing Malta's clean energy infrastructure. The period from 2010 to 2025 shows no introduction or improvement in biofuels generation either, highlighting the gap in diversifying Malta's low-carbon electricity portfolio. These historical trends underscore the urgent need for strategic investments and policy shifts to bolster clean electricity initiatives that can drive Malta toward a sustainable and energy-secure future.
Electrification
We estimate the degree of electrification by comparing electricity and total energy emissions. More about methodology.