A new experimental green roof at the Għajn Water Conservation Centre in Rabat will gather scientific data to explore the potential of this green infrastructure for flood prevention, while making buildings more sustainable and energy efficient.
The new green roof is a multi-faceted structure, featuring a diverse mix of vegetation capable of thriving in Malta’s local climate, complemented by photovoltaic (PV) panels to generate clean energy. Over three thousand plants were carefully selected and introduced to the roof, specifically chosen for their ability to withstand Malta’s arid conditions.
Minister for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise Miriam Dalli met the Energy and Water Agency (EWA) team that developed this green roof, as part of the GiFluid Project in collaboration with the University of Catania, and co-funded by the European Union under the Interreg Italia-Malta Programme. During the visit, Minister Dalli announced that following the upcoming two-year data collection period, the Agency is planning to open the green roof to visitors.
Read more information here:
https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2023/10/28/pr231702en.aspx
