Organisations Object to Żebbuġ Solar Farm on Protected Gozo Hilltop

2026-07-06T20:02:26.348+00:00 · Updated 2026-07-07T08:01:24.767+00:00

Environmental and community groups are opposing a proposed solar farm project planned for a protected hilltop in Żebbuġ, Gozo. Both the Coalition for Gozo and the organisation Momentum have publicly stated their objections to the development.

The proposed solar farm is slated for a site that is recognised as a protected area, raising concerns among environmental advocates about the potential impact on the natural landscape and biodiversity.

Momentum specifically called on the Planning Authority (PA) to refuse the application. The organisation also encouraged members of the public to submit their own objections to the proposal, highlighting the importance of public participation in planning decisions.

The Coalition for Gozo, as reported by MaltaToday, also expressed its opposition to the project, emphasising the need to safeguard Gozo's natural heritage and protected sites from such developments.

This proposal has reignited discussions about the balance between renewable energy initiatives and environmental preservation, particularly in areas designated for protection.

Both organisations underscore the importance of sustainable development that respects Malta's natural environment and protected landscapes, especially on the island of Gozo.

A coalition of Gozitan heritage and environmental groups has launched a strong objection to plans for an industrial-scale solar farm on a protected hilltop in Żebbuġ, Gozo. This follows earlier concerns raised by other organisations regarding the controversial proposal.

The coalition warned that the proposed development would "scar one of the island’s most sensitive landscapes." They also expressed fears that approving such a project would establish a "dangerous precedent" for other flat-topped areas across Gozo, potentially opening them up to similar industrial developments.