Malta Solar Energy Statistics

Malta still sorely underuses renewable energy.

Malta solar energy statistics.

Most of the renewable energy generated in malta is solar energy with some wind and combined heat and power chp generation. Energy is gathered from wind solar or fossil generators on the grid as electrical energy and sent to malta s energy storage system. Regulator for energy and water services malta main portal providing news of government grant guidelines for water solar heaters photovoltaic systems etc. Energy can be stored from any power generation source in any location be it wind solar or fossil fuels enabling reliable and predictable operation of the grid.

Solar energy in malta data shows that solar panel installations are on the rise in malta as the demand has increased by 328 in the last five years alone. Malta s renewable energy generation went from 0 to 4 between 2010 and 2015 due to a combination of tariffs and investment grants as well as enjoying a good climate for solar based renewables and the commission predicts malta will be able to hit the 10 goal in less than two years. The international renewable energy agency irena produces comprehensive statistics on a range of topics related to renewable energy. It is predominantly focusing on photovoltaics wind energy conversion systems and energy production from waste.

This publication presents renewable power generation capacity statistics for the past decade 2010 2019 in trilingual tables. Renewable energy statistics 2020 provides data sets on power generation capacity for 2010 2019 actual power generation for 2010 2018 and renewable energy balances for over 130 countries and areas for 2017 2018. The statistics presented in this article are based on data compiled in accordance with accounting rules set down in the directive 2009 28 ec on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and calculated on the basis of energy statistics covered by regulation ec no 1099 2008 on energy statistics most recently amended in november. This policy is proposing targets for 2010 and beyond.

The international renewable energy agency irena produces comprehensive reliable data sets on renewable energy capacity and use worldwide. Renewable energy as of 2017 renewables represented 4 9 of gross inland energy consumption and 6 6 of gross electricity generation in malta some of the lowest shares in the european union. The malta resources authority was set up in the year 2000 to regulate among other responsibilities the energy sector in malta 4.