New solar farm project ‘a showcase of private investment in sustainability’ – Minister Miriam Dalli

The Danish Village inaugurates new solar farm project, set to generate 40% of the holiday centre’s energy needs   The Mellieħa Holiday Centre, known as The Danish Village, has inaugurated a new solar farm project, expected to produce over 40% of the Centre’s annual electricity consumption. Carried out against a private investment of €1 million, the renewable energy project is situated on-site. Invited to preside over the inauguration of this project, the Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli praised the private initiative as a showcase of investment in sustainability. “Today’s inauguration marks the completion of an extensive renewable energy investment and represents a practical example of how the private sector can contribute directly to our long-term sustainability objectives. Projects like this demonstrate that the transition to clean energy is achievable, scalable, and beneficial both environmentally and economically,” Minister Miriam Dalli said during the inauguration. “By generating a significant portion of its electricity on-site, this organisation is showing genuine commitment to responsible energy use,” she added. The project was designed to prioritise minimal land intervention and to avoid land disturbance and ensure the site can be fully restored in the future. “This is exactly the type of forward-looking, sustainable innovation that aligns with our national energy strategy,” Minister Dalli said. The installation has a total capacity of 830 kWp and is projected to generate approximately 1,286,500 kWh of clean energy per year, reducing an estimated 588 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. The solar farm spans 10,000 square metres. “The Solar Farm Project is the first step among other steps we intend to take in the future, to become more sustainable and eventually achieve a target of being a carbon neutral property.” “The completion of this project marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to sustainability and renewable energy, not only for our Centre but for the wider community,” said Hamdi AbuRub, Chief Executive Officer of The Mellieħa Holiday Centre. The project avoided excavation and concrete foundations, instead using recycled aluminium structures secured with Maltese limestone counterweights placed directly on the ground. This approach allows for straightforward dismantling at the end of the installation’s lifecycle, enabling the land to be restored to its original state. Photo: MEEC