In the year 2025, Malta's electricity consumption is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, making up more than 80% of the total energy mix. Gas contributes close to all of this fossil fuel use, while low-carbon sources account for slightly less than one-fifth of the total electricity generation. Within the category of clean energy, solar power is the dominant source, generating almost all of the low-carbon electricity. The crucial distinction here is that despite the presence of low-carbon energy, the majority of Malta’s electricity is still sourced from fossil fuels, contributing to climate change and air pollution.
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Is Electricity Growing in Malta?
Electricity consumption in Malta has seen a noticeable decrease. In 2025, the consumption was approximately 4,000 kWh per person, which marked a significant decline from the previous year's record of about 5,700 kWh per person. This drop of over 1,700 kWh per person indicates a reduction in electricity usage, a worrying trend especially considering future demands from electrification and AI growth. However, there's a silver lining in the realm of low-carbon electricity. It improved slightly from the previous year with an increase of 47 kWh per person, which is a hopeful sign for Malta’s shift towards sustainable energy sources.
Suggestions
To boost its low-carbon electricity generation, Malta could enhance its solar infrastructure, given its current reliance on this technology. Observing countries like North Macedonia, where solar accounts for nearly half of their electricity, Malta can learn valuable lessons in maximizing its solar potential. Furthermore, considering nuclear energy's high capacity factor, regions like France, where nuclear energy constitutes more than two-thirds of electricity generation, demonstrate the significance of nuclear as a stable, low-carbon source. By focusing on expanding both solar and neural capacities, Malta could significantly lower its reliance on fossil fuels and meet rising electricity demands sustainably.
History
The history of low-carbon electricity in Malta has been quite uneventful, particularly in terms of innovation or expansion. Across over a decade, from 2011 to 2025, the data shows no significant increase in solar or biofuels electricity generation, remaining stagnant. This lack of growth is concerning, given the urgent need to transition to low-carbon sources due to climate change and air quality issues linked to fossil fuel dependency. The future demand for electricity, driven by green technology and AI, makes it imperative for Malta to consider aggressive strategies for solar and nuclear energy development, learning from regions with successful implementations.
