Malta has, on average, only used a third of the capacity provided by the interconnector since 2017, despite being the cheapest energy source, according to a Times of Malta analysis of figures tabled in parliament.
Figures provided by Energy Minister Miriam Dalli in reply to a parliamentary question by PN energy spokesperson Ryan Callus show that Malta only used an average of 33 per cent of the total capacity.
The data shows that the interconnector’s use fell from an average of 78 per cent of capacity in 2015 to 22.4 per cent in 2020.
The interconnector started operating in 2015 and enabled Malta to import cheaper electricity from the European grid.
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