Energy in Malta describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in Malta.
The Economy of Malta is dependent on foreign trade, manufacturing of especially electronics and pharmaceuticals and tourism. Malta joined the EU in 2004. Malta joined the eurozone in 1 January 2008. Malta has no domestic fossil energy sources.
Primary energy supply of Malta is exclusively based on oil. Gross consumption has increased by 53% in 1990-2004. A European objective is a sustainable, competitive and secure supply of energy. .[1] In 2008 the renewable energy market was in Malta at an early stage. Only solar energy and biofuels were used. The potential for solar and wind is substantial according to the EU.[2] Energy import dependency was 100 % in 2004.[1]
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Malta has no domestic resource of fossil fuels and no gas distribution network. Two electricity plants totalling 571 MW are in operation.[3]
In 2005 100 % of electricity was from oil.[2]
In 2005 100 % of transport fuel was from petroleum origin.[2]
According to the European Union Directive 2009/28/EC the target share of renewable energy in gross final consumption of energy in the year 2020 for Malta is 10% ( 2005 it was 0 %.) The mandatory 10 % target for transport concern also Malta.
The National Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP) for Malta is given in July 2010. According to the plan in 2020:[3]
Total primary energy consumption was 0.9 Mtoe in 2004 and electricity generation 2.2 TWh.[1]
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