ENERGY SAVING PUBLIC LIGHTING IN MALTA - MIEMA

Energy Saving Public Lighting in Malta5 Specific ProjectsA number of projects involving energy efficient public lighting have beencompleted in various locations around the Maltese Islands. This section takesan in-depth look at selected projects, identifying the salient features and theoverall benefits and savings in carbon emissions.The projects were mostly implemented by local councils, generally working ondecorative lighting in public recreational areas such as public gardens. Mostprojects involved changing existing lighting with more efficient lamps such asLEDs and installing solar powered lighting.5.1 Zejtun5.1.1 Misraħ BrejguZejtun Mayor Joe Attard confirmed that the first set of LED street lamps on theisland were commissioned by the Zejtun local council. These street lights wereproposed for Misraħ Brejgu, and the project was approved in May 2009.The location consists of a rectangular open space within the sub-urban fabricof the village. The square includes planted areas with short trees and shrubs,as well as public seating facilities. The space has an area of 1,680m 2 . It is notcentrally placed in the village, and not as popular among residents.Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency 12