In Malta, electricity consumption over the past year, from July 2024 to June 2025, heavily reliant on fossil sources, especially gas, which accounts for more than four-fifths of the total electricity generation. Specifically, fossil energy provides about 85% of all electricity, with gas being the significant contributor at approximately 84%. On the other hand, low-carbon sources contribute around 15% of the electricity supply. Notably, solar energy almost entirely constitutes this low-carbon share, generating nearly 15% of the electricity. This is quite significant, indicating a solid foundation for low-carbon energy, predominantly driven by solar panels, which help reduce the island's carbon footprint and combat climate change.
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Is Electricity Growing in Malta?
Despite these efforts towards clean energy, Malta is facing a concern regarding the overall electricity consumption, which has decreased significantly. The total electricity consumption per person in 2025 is around 3,817 kWh, a notable drop of almost 1,870 kWh per person compared to the previous record set in 2024. Furthermore, low-carbon electricity per person is at 576 kWh, down by 22 kWh from Malta’s record in 2023. This decline is concerning as it suggests a drop in the utilization and perhaps the support for sustainable energy sources on the island, which could impact Malta's ambitions to further increase its clean energy capacity.
Suggestions
To boost low-carbon electricity generation in Malta, enhancing the solar infrastructure is crucial given its existing substantial role. Malta could also explore successful strategies from other countries, such as Nevada and Lebanon, where solar energy forms a significant part of the electricity supply. Additionally, considering nuclear energy as practiced by countries like France and Slovakia, which rely on nuclear for more than two-thirds of their electricity, could be beneficial. Following these examples, Malta can diversify its low-carbon energy strategy, strengthening its commitment to sustainable energy while ensuring a reliable and cleaner electricity supply.
History
Historically, Malta has been gradually developing its low-carbon electricity sector, notably through solar energy. From 2011 through 2025, data consistently shows continual, albeit small, increments in solar electricity generation without any significant introduction of other low-carbon technologies like biofuels or nuclear. While this steady growth in solar energy is commendable, it underscores the need for Malta to diversify its approach and adopt other clean energy technologies such as nuclear to significantly boost its share of low-carbon electricity and reduce the reliance on fossil fuels further. Through such strategic advancements, Malta can address electricity challenges while positioning itself as a leader in sustainable energy.
