“The Maltese Government is committed to pursuing offshore renewable energy opportunities. In 2022, the Government issued a Preliminary Market Consultation for economic activities in Malta’s EEZ. In 2023, we then launched the ‘National Policy for the Deployment of Offshore Renewable Energy’ for public consultation. This survey signifies another important step in preparing the island’s attractiveness to potential investors for developing offshore floating wind systems”, said Miriam Dalli , Malta’s Energy Minister.
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