Our country is investing in another, more modern, distribution centre. This involves a €10 million investment by Enemalta to upgrade the distribution centre in Msida; equipment that has been operating for over thirty years.
Through this investment, two new transformers and switchgear will be installed, increasing this centre’s capacity by 50%. The result will be a stronger electricity distribution network for Msida and surrounding areas such as Birkirkara, Swatar, San Ġwann, and Santa Venera. Equipped with the latest technology, this distribution centre will deliver improved maintenance and a faster, more effective response in the event of an emergency. This means that both businesses and households in the area will benefit from a more reliable and stable electricity supply.
“Our ambition is to continue modernising our country’s electricity system and make it more resilient. This investment is a bold and concrete step to ensure a more stable and sustainable energy supply for everyone. We want to see our country develop into a model of efficiency and innovation in the energy sector,” said Minister for the Environment and Energy, Miriam Dalli, during a visit to the project along with Enemalta’s Executive Chairman Ing. Ryan Fava.
This project is part of a six-year plan led by Enemalta to strengthen the electricity distribution infrastructure across the Maltese Islands. The goal is for energy — from generation to its use in homes and businesses — to reach consumers more efficiently and on time.
Work on two more new distribution centres in Naxxar and Siġġiewi will also begin this year. Ing. Fava explained that similar work had already been successfully carried out at the distribution centres in Imrieħel, Marsaskala, and Ħal Tarxien. He added that the expansion plan also includes adding several new substations every year and modernising existing ones, so that the energy supply is always timely and of high quality.
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