The Energy Transition in Gibraltar

Gibraltar is advancing its energy transition through clear policy targets and strategic renewable energy projects. Under the Gibraltar Climate Change Act and the Climate Change Strategy 2021–2025, the territory is committed to cutting emissions and increasing renewable generation. Key initiatives include the rooftop solar rollout across government buildings and the construction of the North Mole Power Station, designed to integrate renewable energy into Gibraltar’s grid. Solar PV expansion, combined with battery storage feasibility studies, forms a central part of future plans. Gibraltar continues to rely on imports for critical minerals like lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements to support its renewable systems and storage ambitions. Investment priorities focus on microgrid development, energy efficiency retrofits, and expanding distributed solar capacity. Despite land constraints, opportunities exist in marine energy innovation and cross-border collaboration through UK and European Union partnerships. Gibraltar’s compact scale presents challenges, but clear governance, targeted investment, and growing technical capacity position it as a dynamic model for sustainable urban energy transition within the Mediterranean region.