ENERGY SAVING PUBLIC LIGHTING IN MALTA - MIEMA

Energy Saving Public Lighting in MaltaFigure 7 Solar Powered Zebra Crossing Lighting in Naxxar5.4 Other ProjectsMIEMA has also assisted the local councils of Birgu, Pembroke, Marsaskalaand Santa Lucija to develop their plans for solar powered, energy savingpublic lighting projects. It should be noted that several localities havebenefitted from the central government’s scheme for the efficient use ofenergy, which can provide most of the funds required for projects usingrenewable energy or reducing the use of energy. Indeed, in 2009, 41 of the68 local councils in Malta and Gozo have received a grant to implementprojects of this kind. Among these, one can mention Floriana, Gharghur,Mgarr, Mellieha, Mosta, Mtarfa and Naxxar, in Malta, and Ghajnsielem,Kercem, Nadur, Qala, Rabat, Sannat, Xaghra and Zebbug, in Gozo.In Valletta, a Christmas tree comprising 230 LED light fittings is set up annuallyat St George's Square, resulting in 95% savings in electricity and a significantreduction of GHG. MIEMA estimates that during the festive season, thisMalta Intelligent Energy Management Agency 18