Malta has received three submissions for its first offshore wind farm concession, marking a key milestone in the country’s shift towards renewable energy.
The proposals were submitted in response to a Preliminary Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) launched in December 2024 and will now undergo evaluation based on compliance, technical experience, and financial capability.
“This is an important step forward for the project and a clear signal that the process has truly kicked off,” said energy minister Miriam Dalli.
The project, Malta’s first floating offshore wind development, will be located beyond the country’s territorial waters in its Exclusive Economic Zone.
It is expected to have an installed capacity of around 300MW and will include an offshore substation and export cable system, which will remain government-owned.
The wind farm will be delivered under a Competitive Dialogue Process, covering design, construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning.
Inġ. Ismail D’Amato, CEO of Interconnect Malta, said: “This project represents an important milestone for Malta’s renewable energy sector, as it introduces diversification to the country’s renewable energy portfolio.”
The three consortia that submitted proposals are:
• Code Zero Consortium, led by SEP (Malta) Holding Ltd
• Atlas Med Wind, led by Italy’s GreenIT SpA
• MCKEDRIK Sole Member Ltd, a sole Greek applicant
Each submission includes detailed documentation for review.
Interconnect Malta expects to issue the next stage of the process to qualifying candidates early next year.
Pricing information will only be requested at a later stage.