What is Malta's electro-thermal energy storage system?

Malta's electro-thermal energy storage system is built upon well-established principles in thermodynamics. Malta's electro-thermal energy storage system is built with abundant, field-proven components that are fully recyclable and reclaimable. Molten salt is the most mature technology used in thermal storage.

What is Malta's long-duration energy storage system?

Malta’s utility-scale, long-duration energy storage system uses steam-based heat pump technology to deliver dispatchable, cost-effective energy. Malta’s long-duration energy storage solution is already being deployed. Hear directly from the voices working alongside us to advance reliable, sustainable energy solutions.

What is Malta's Energy & Climate Strategy?

This project is in alignment with Malta’s energy and climate strategies, as it emphasises the integration of energy emanating from renewable sources and the mitigation of energy curtailment, thus enhancing energy security and reducing carbon emissions.

What is a battery energy storage system (BESS)?

Interconnect Malta Ltd. (ICM) has been entrusted the responsibility to implement two Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to be connected to the Maltese National electric grid network. BESS is essentially a group of large batteries configured to store and dispatch electrical energy with very fast response when required.

What if Malta is isolated from the Italian Grid?

Provide fast frequency and voltage stabilisation to the Maltese grid in case Malta is isolated from the Italian grid because of maintenance or faults. ERA reviews the Project Description Statement and confirms that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required

How does the Bess project affect PV generation in Malta?

The BESS project is also intended to mitigate weather-related challenges posed by renewable energy sources, which are reliant on climatic conditions and can therefore lead to significant dips in generation during moments of sudden cloud coverage severely affecting the PV generation in Malta.