In a bid to further fortify the islands’ provision of energy, while generating a cleaner, more environment-friendly supply, Enemalta Corporation is undergoing a whole transformation that will change the way it operates within the next few years.

Enemalta chairman Alexander Tranter spoke to The Malta Independent and explained that the transformation requires a whole new mindset.

As the corporation plans its Lm50 million project to connect the national grid to the European one, the country will no longer be isolated and this will open up the islands to a variety of energy sources, as well as limited competition.

Ing. Tranter spoke about the way the interconnector will improve the islands’ position with regard to energy supply, but the cost is huge and the corporation is seeking the European Commission’s support on the project.

Restructuring within the corporation will be inevitable as the interconnector comes in line. The project will also be the largest the country has ever seen in terms of a submarine cable.

The 400-millimetre cable should be laid by 2015 at the very latest, while the installation of smart meters and equipment for remote emissions monitoring are two of the corporation’s more urgent priorities.