{"id":60233,"date":"2026-10-02T08:45:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T07:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=60233"},"modified":"2026-10-02T08:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T07:45:10","slug":"prime-minister-robert-abela-announces-that-the-policy-framework-regarding-the-use-of-photovoltaic-panels-in-industrial-areas-has-been-finalized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/02\/prime-minister-robert-abela-announces-that-the-policy-framework-regarding-the-use-of-photovoltaic-panels-in-industrial-areas-has-been-finalized\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Robert Abela announces that the policy framework regarding the use of photovoltaic panels in industrial areas has been finalized"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Prime Minister Robert Abela announces that the policy framework regarding the use of photovoltaic panels in industrial areas has been finalized<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>During a consultative dialogue before the 2027 Budget with the MDA, Dr Abela also announced that INDIS has already identified a number of suitable sites.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Robert Abela continued the pre-Budget 2027 consultation process through a meeting with representatives of the development and construction sector, where their priorities, challenges and proposals were discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this meeting, Prime Minister Abela reiterated that from the first days of this legislature, this Government has launched an open dialogue around the reform of the planning appeals procedure. He said that this is a reform intended to give real strength to the appeal process, through the introduction of an automatic suspension of any work related to a development permit that is under appeal before the Tribunal or Court. Along with this suspension, Dr Abela noted that the Government is proposing clear timeframes as well as a digital mechanism that will facilitate and strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the process. \u201cFollowing a public consultation by the Ministry concerned, we are now in the phase of consolidating the final version before publication and the parliamentary process,\u201d said the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prime Minister announced that following an extensive process of consultation with stakeholders, the policy framework regarding the installation and use of photovoltaic panels in industrial areas has now been finalised and received Cabinet approval earlier this month. In parallel, INDIS has already identified a number of suitable sites to initiate this process, and is preparing to issue a call for expressions of interest at the same time as the formal launch of this policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He continued to say that work is currently underway to finalize the necessary legal and operational documents, so that the process can begin immediately upon the launch of the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a>The Prime Minister stressed that while the path should be facilitated for those who have the right and wish to invest in building and construction, third parties should also be protected. He mentioned that another important measure was taken in the first hundred days with the introduction of a fund for damages suffered by third parties. Through it, the bank guarantee was replaced by a new mechanism where the Government assumes responsibility for recovering damages.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He continued by saying that this builds on other measures that have already come into force and are aimed at providing greater protection to the public, including Helpline 138 and the free service of architects and lawyers. Helpline 138 is being used by the public to report abuses or concerns related to buildings and construction sites, and is being an important tool to continue assisting those affected by these situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Abela noted that around us there are several economies that are on their knees and are suffering, &#8220;while Malta is experiencing a strong economy, with investment that is still ongoing at a strong pace and this sector that you represent is contributing to this.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prime Minister concluded by referring to the guarantee given by the Minister of Finance in the energy sector, namely that subsidies will continue to be provided. He said that this will continue to offer the peace of mind and stability that the economy needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accompanying the Prime Minister for this meeting were Ministers Owen Bonnici, Silvio Schembri, Miriam Dalli, Clyde Caruana, Jonathan Attard, Jo Etienne Abela and the Head of the Secretariat of the Office of the Prime Minister, Mark Mallia.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_60233\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"60233\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Robert Abela announces that the policy framework regarding the use of photovoltaic panels in industrial areas has been finalized Prime Minister Robert Abela continued the pre-Budget 2027 consultation process through a meeting with representatives of the development and construction sector, where their priorities, challenges and proposals were discussed. 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