Enemalta plc
DSO - Malta
Publication info
| Publication status | Published |
| Access link to GHC publication of the SO | https://enemalta.com.mt/available-capacity/ |
| Access type | Open |
| Geographical Coverage | Country |
| Spatial granularity | Nodal (secondary substation) |
| Voltage Level Coverage | 11/0.4kV substations |
| Time Horizon (e.g. Y+1, Y+3 / 202x / snapshot) | Snapshot of the system peak load - July 2023 |
| Data Format (Table, Map, etc.) | Map |
| Grid user types covered | Maximum connectable load and RES capacity, based on the transformers rating only |
| Displayed Capacity Type (e.g. available/requested/reserved/connected etc.) | Available capacity |
| API Availability | Account required |
| Grid hosting capacity downloadable & format | No |
| Update Frequency | Quarterly |
| Available language | English |
| Disclaimer & Important Notes | The figures shown are not to be interpreted as a commitment by Enemalta, and Enemalta cannot accept any responsibility for any consequence or loss which may arise from reliance on the related information. Any network connection capacity request will be evaluated in accordance with the Electricity Connection and Supply Regulations, which may include a grid study. The figures provided do not take into account current grid reinforcement works. |
Hosting capacity assessment
| Capacity type considered for available hosting capacity information (e.g., Firm and/or Flexible) | Firm |
| Description of what firm capacity means | The currently available capacity at the substation transformer without considering constraints on the low voltage network. |
| Description of the aspects/methodology that leads to firm capacity results | For load connections this is the transformer rating less a headroom retained by Enemalta for natural load growth. For generators this is a percentage of the transformer rating. |
Additional information for connection request and hosting capacity information
| Connection request procedure | Connection requests follow the Electricity Connection and Supply Regulations that are referenced as Subsidiary Legislation (S.L. 545.41). |
| Available options for the investors if the map shows “no capacity available” in their interested area | Demand connections require grid reinforcements, namely new secondary distribution substation(s) or low-voltage feeders. Following grid studies, generator connections require grid reinforcements, mostly by either installing new substations, uprating existing transformers or installing new transformers with OLTC, or installing new cables to substations. |
| Connection request rules/principles | First come, first served |
| Information published for volumes of connection requests/waiting lines | No |
Relevant references/Links/Additional material
Connection request process
Legal references
Contact point for hosting capacity information
Contact point for connection requests