Malawi Boosts Solar Energy with 10-MW Plant

• Egenco begins construction of 10-MW solar power plant in Nanjoka, Malawi. Attendees included Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola. The USD 14 million project is the first phase of a 20-MW solar plant with 2.5 MWh battery storage system. Chint Electrical Co is the contractor and has acquired land for up to 50MW. This project is part of the Malawian government's wider plans to expand rural access to electricity.

Egenco has started construction of a 10-MW solar power plant in Nanjoka, Salima district, Malawi. The ceremony was attended by country's energy minister Ibrahim Matola. The project is the first phase of a 20-MW solar plant development that will also incorporate a 2.5 MWh battery storage system. The 10-MW facility will require an investment of USD 14 million and is expected to be completed within 18 months. Chint Electrical Co is the contractor for this project and the company has acquired enough land for up to 50MW. This project is part of the thrust by the Malawian government to expand access to electricity in the rural areas.

What Progress is Being Made on Malawi's 10-MW Solar Plant?

• The 10-MW solar plant is expected to be operational by the end of 2021.
• Construction of the 20-MW solar plant is expected to begin soon.
• The $14 million investment in the 10-MW solar plant is an important step towards the Malawian government’s goal of providing access to electricity in rural areas.
• The contractor for the project, Chint Electrical Co, has acquired enough land to include a 50-MW solar plant.
• The 2.5 MWh battery storage system will be integrated into the 20-MW solar plant, ensuring reliable energy supply under grid outages.
• The 10-MW solar plant is expected to provide electricity to nearly 60,000 households in the local area.
• The project will create new employment opportunities in the local community, helping to reduce poverty and inequality.