Asked about the recent power outages, Energy Minister Miriam Dalli described the frequent occurrences of such cuts as unacceptable. Dalli stated that she has instructed Enemalta to address weaknesses in the distribution system and revealed that the often lengthy outages were with the distribution network and not the generation of electricity. 

Dalli revealed that it was a question of distribution and not supply. Low voltages in certain areas need to be addressed as quickly as possible, she stated in replying to journalists. The outages occurred during intensely hot time frames due to the heat waves Malta is experiencing. She stated she understood people’s frustration with the situation as backlash over a series of scheduled maintenance works even forced Enemalta to reschedule the works. 

Dalli also claimed that direct communication with Enemalta was established in order to resolve the issues. She went on to say that despite the government having invested €130 million into the distribution of energy, this was simply not enough. The Nationalist Party also criticised this factor, stating that the lack of governmental investment only meant darkness and heat. 

PN also stated that government should compensate those affected by the power cuts. Spokesperson Ryan Callus stated that apart from having darkness and heat, the government remained silent about the situation. 

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