Momentum has called for an expansion and modernisation of Malta's electricity network, saying recent power outages have exposed vulnerabilities that require immediate intervention. The party said investment in physical infrastructure must be accompanied by improved network management and information systems to help Enemalta detect and respond to faults
Electricity supply was restored across Gozo on Saturday night after some households endured around 26 hours of power disruption following two major faults on the island’s high-voltage network. Energy Minister Miriam Dalli announced at around 10pm that Enemalta technicians had completed repair works in Comino and that the company had begun restoring
Energy Minister Miriam Dalli faced a barrage of public anger and ridicule after most of Gozo was left without electricity overnight following two major faults in Enemalta’s high-voltage network. Hundreds took to Dalli’s Facebook page to condemn the government’s handling of the latest energy failure, accusing her of incompetence, demanding her resignation
Enemalta crews worked throughout the night as efforts continue to repair two major cable faults which have disrupted electricity supply across Gozo. The company said repair works are now underway on both faults, located in Xewkija and along the cable route in Comino, while additional generators are being deployed to provide temporary electricity supply
Two separate faults on Gozo’s high-voltage electricity network have been identified after a widespread power cut plunged several localities into darkness on Friday evening, including Xagħra during its pre-festa celebrations . Enemalta has confirmed that two separate faults affecting 33kV underground cables were responsible for electricity supply interruptions
