Energy Saving Public Lighting in MaltaFigure 7 Solar Powered Zebra Crossing Lighting in Naxxar5.4 Other Projects<strong>MIEMA</strong> 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. <strong>MIEMA</strong> estimates that during the festive season, thisMalta Intelligent Energy Management Agency 18
Energy Saving Public Lighting in Maltagenerates potential savings of up to 1573 units, equivalent to 1644.5 kg ofCarbon Dioxide.At the Malta International Airport, the 250W Sodium-vapour fittings have beenreplaced with 140W LEDs. The energy consumption was in this case reducedby 44% and the carbon footprint for each lighting unit was reduced by 1007kg annually.In the next section, proposals for new projects suggested to the respectivemunicipalities are being indicated.Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency 19