Danish Village Inaugurates New Solar Farm Project

The Mellieħa Holiday Centre, also known as The Danish Village, has inaugurated a new on-site solar farm expected to generate more than 40 per cent of the Centre’s annual electricity consumption.

The project was carried out through a private investment of €1 million and forms part of wider efforts to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources.

The inauguration was presided over by the Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness, Miriam Dalli, who praised the initiative as a strong example of how the private sector can play an active role in advancing sustainability.

Speaking at the event, Minister Dalli said the project demonstrated that the transition to clean energy is both achievable and economically viable.

She added that generating a significant share of electricity on-site shows a clear commitment to responsible and efficient energy use.

The solar farm was designed with a focus on minimising land intervention. Measures were taken to avoid unnecessary disturbance and to ensure that the site can be fully restored in the future. Minister Dalli described the project as a forward-looking form of sustainable innovation that aligns closely with Malta’s national energy strategy.

The installation has a total capacity of 830 kilowatt peak and is expected to produce approximately 1,286,500 kilowatt hours of clean energy each year.

This output is projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 588 tonnes annually. The solar panels cover an area of approximately 10,000 square metres.

Chief Executive Officer of the Mellieħa Holiday Centre, Hamdi AbuRub, said the solar farm represents the first step in a broader plan to improve sustainability, with the long-term aim of becoming a carbon neutral property.

He described the project as a significant milestone, not only for the Centre but also for the wider community.

The installation avoided excavation and concrete foundations, instead using recycled aluminium structures secured with Maltese limestone counterweights placed directly on the ground. This method allows for easy dismantling at the end of the system’s lifespan, enabling the land to be returned to its original condition.

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