VALLETTA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Italy's environment ministry has given its final approval to Malta to develop the second interconnector, linking the island with mainland Europe's energy grid, the Maltese government announced on Friday.

The official permission was given by the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, allowing Malta to connect the second interconnector through the Italian territory.

Addressing a media briefing, Malta's Energy Minister Miriam Dalli welcomed this important step, which keeps the project on track for final commissioning in 2026.

"We are working hard to deliver the projects we have planned as part of our energy vision. We are strengthening our distribution infrastructure, we are supporting the expansion of renewable energy and we are on track to delivering the second interconnector. This will not only strengthen our security of supply but will also enhance our connection with mainland Europe to enable more renewable energy," Dalli said.

This permit was the last remaining step in the Italian development permit process and follows the green light given by the authorities in the Sicilian Region.

The second interconnector involves a 122-km high-voltage alternating current electrical cable interconnection, including a 99-km submarine cable. The project will strengthen Malta's current electricity interconnection with the European network.

Aside from this project, Malta is also working on a number of projects including the battery energy storage systems and issued a public call for an offshore floating wind farm project. Enditem

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