A €90 million Enemalta action plan to reinforce its electricity distribution system has been launched, aimed at providing families and businesses with “a more stable electricity supply.”

Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Miriam Dalli explained that Enemalta is accelerating its investment action plan aimed at reinforcing the country’s electricity network.

She said that electricity demand is increasing by over 10% every year as a result of economic development and improved social conditions.

The Minister explained that “Enemalta is allocating around €15 million every year to reinforce its distribution system. Among others, this plan includes an increase of 40 to 50 new substations every year. All new substations are automated.”

In 2022, more than a quarter of the substations around Malta and Gozo will be automated; by 2027, half of the substations will be automated, she said.

It was also explained that by 2027, the number of substations is expected to surpass 1,900, of which 950 substations will be automated. “This investment will mean that in six years’ time, the country’s electricity network will be fully automated.”

Ing Jonathan Scerri emphasised that Enemalta accelerated its projects and work programme as part of the first phase of the action plan.

“With these investments, Enemalta’s distribution system will be able to meet the increased electricity demand, improve stability and reduce the duration of interruptions,” Ing Scerri explained.

Minister Dalli said that the country is also working towards having a more stable electricity supply by investing in a second interconnector. With this aim, Enemalta is investing €6 million in a 132kV cable from Maghtab to the Mosta distribution centre.

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