Melita Limited has announced that its new 3.5 MWp solar farm is now fully operational and connected to the national electricity grid. Located in a repurposed quarry in Mqabba, the solar farm is now the third largest in Malta and represents a major step forward in the company’s sustainability strategy.
Covering an area of approximately 24,000 square metres, equivalent to nearly 3.5 football pitches, the solar farm hosts nearly 5,000 photovoltaic panels. The project will enable more than 40 per cent of Melita’s energy requirements to be generated from clean, renewable sources.
The solar farm has been developed on previously unused land, demonstrating how disused spaces can be transformed into valuable infrastructure that contributes to Malta’s transition to greener energy.
Melita CEO Harald Rösch said the project marks an important milestone for the company’s long term sustainability efforts. “This is a significant moment for Melita as we continue to invest in initiatives that reduce our environmental impact while supporting the resilience of our operations. Generating over 40% of our energy needs from renewable sources is a major achievement and reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability. The project also shows how disused land can be repurposed to create lasting value for the country.”
Melita’s Head of Customer Operations and AI Deployment Kevin Borg highlighted the scale and complexity of the project and the importance of collaboration in bringing it to fruition. “This solar farm has been several years in the making and represents a major investment in Melita’s sustainable future. Developing a project of this scale required navigating a complex permitting and approvals process, as well as close collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Seeing the solar farm now connected to the national grid and generating clean energy for our operations is an incredibly rewarding milestone for everyone involved.”
With the solar farm now operational, Melita continues to explore further opportunities to improve energy efficiency and expand its use of renewable energy as part of its broader environmental commitments. More information is available at https://www.melita.com/sustainability/
