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Photovoltaic Grid-Connected Systems in Malta
Up to the end of 2005, this page had aimed to list as much as possible, all operating or pre-existing grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems in Malta. In 2006, many more systems were installed in Malta and Gozo, and it was deemed impossible to track all installations. However, the Malta Resources Authority, being the official entity in Malta, does keep records of all systems. At the moment, the largest system is a 26.5 kWp installed at a private firm, which benefited from the Malta Enterprise grant ERDF co-financingt scheme 2008.
Malta's total PV installed capacity has now reached 3 MWp (7.3Wp/capita) up to February 2010, out of which 230 kWp are installed in Public Buildings such as Government Buildings and public schools.
These systems are producing at least 4,500 MWh/annum (0.19% of the total electric energy generated in 2008), and are saving 3,951 tonnes of carbon dioxide per annum.
The currently installed PV capacity forms 2% of the total PV potential on rooftops for Malta.
At the moment, there are more than 70 companies that install PV systems.
Last updated on 27 April 2010.
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Type
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Rating (kWp)
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Year (Start-End)
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Location
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Installer
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Remarks
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Fixed, c-Si, roof-top
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1.8
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1996-2003
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Marsaxlokk
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Charles Yousif
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First demonstration for Malta. Discontinued in Jan. 2004
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Tracking, c-Si, roof-top
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0.36
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2001
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Marsaxlokk
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Charles Yousif
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First tracker in Malta
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Fixed, c-Si, wall-mounted
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1.5
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2002
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Madliena
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Charles Yousif
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First private-home owner
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Fixed, c-Si, roof-top
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3
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2002
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Marsa
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Charles Yousif
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First Installation in an industrial (factory) area
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Fixed, a.c. modules, roof-top
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0.14
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2003-2004
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Marsaxlokk
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Charles Yousif
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First ac module system in Malta. Discontinued in 2004.
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Fixed, c-Si, roof-top
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2.3
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2003
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Madliena
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Charles Yousif
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Extension to first private-home owner
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Tracking on two-axis
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0.55
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2003
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Attard
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E. Mallia & B. Azzopardi
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Manual Tracking
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Fixed, c-Si, roof-top
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1.5
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2004
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Tal-Ftieh, B'Kara
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Private Contractor
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First installation in a Housing Project of the Housing Authority
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Fixed, c-Si, roof-top
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1
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2005
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Xaghra
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Daniel Talma
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First grid-connected installation on Gozo
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Fixed, c-Si, roof-top
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2.5
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2005
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Fgura
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Tip Top
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First installation in a commercial building
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Fixed, c-Si, roof-top
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2.3
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2005
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Kappara
San Gwann
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Private Home
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Launched Sep. 2005
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