Today marks the final day of the LIFE ISLET project, an EU?funded initiative that has supported Malta and Gozo in developing practical models for Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) in small island contexts.

To celebrate the project’s conclusion and share its achievements with the wider public, MIEMA (Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency) is presenting ISLET at the Terra Sustainability Conference & Fair held at Eden Cinemas, St Julian’s.

A dedicated stand featuring project material, REC information, and community-engagement outcomes has been set up in the exhibition space, offering visitors a direct look at how Gozo has become a national front-runner in community-led energy transition.

As part of the project’s closing outreach efforts, San Lawrenz Local Council and MIEMA organised a family activity last Saturday evening, in San Lawrenz square.

The event introduced children and families to sustainability and clean energy through interactive games and hands?on activities. The activity aimed to raise awareness about the ISLET project and the benefits of Renewable Energy Communities.

Mayor Noel Formosa, in his role as a European Climate Pact Ambassador, highlighted the importance of local climate action and citizen participation.

Throughout its implementation, ISLET focused on helping small islands overcome structural barriers to clean energy adoption by empowering citizens, municipalities, and local organisations to participate directly in renewable energy generation.

In Malta, the project centred on Gozo, where MIEMA worked closely with the San Lawrenz Local Council to explore technical, social, and organisational models for establishing an energy community.

MIEMA said that today’s presence at the Terra Sustainability Conference provides an opportunity to share this experience with businesses, NGOs, students, and members of the public attending the fair.

MIEMA’s stand highlights the project’s journey, from early community meetings and technical assessments to the establishment of the community and showcases how EU-funded initiatives can translate into lasting structures for local sustainability.

”As the LIFE ISLET project officially closes, Gozo’s experience demonstrates how targeted support, strong local leadership, and active citizen participation can accelerate the transition toward clean, community-owned energy systems,” it said.

Photos: MIEMA

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