Malawi
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Let's change energy in Malawi
Supporting the Government of Malawi’s commitment to increase energy access and drive agro-industrialization and job creation
Malawi’s population of 20 million is served by a ~540 MW grid, with a vulnerable power system and electricity access rates of ~20%; 45% in cities and 5% in rural areas, hindering economic development. Climate change is further impacting Malawi’s hydro- dominated generation mix, with declining river flows, cyclones, and flash floods posing risks to the major hydropower stations.
By 2030, Malawi aims to increase electricity access from the current 20% to 100%, with more than 50% connected to the grid.
2030 Targets
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People with improved access
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Jobs and livelihoods improved
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tCO2 of carbon emission averted
Solutions for Malawi
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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
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Pilot Programmes
Alliancing in Action
The vision for GEAPP’s program in Malawi is to accelerate the deployment of the 1,000 MW of renewables by 2030. This includes 300 distributed systems (mini grids to power productive use) by 2026 to expand electricity access, improve jobs and livelihoods, cut the cost of power for institutions, agriculture hubs, businesses, and households while averting carbon emissions.
Championing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) are key strategies to accelerating renewables uptake by the grid.