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Malawi

Malawi has an installed capacity of 583MW and operating capacity 240MW[1] which is dominated by around 98% hydro power from the Shire River and heavy fuel oils.

The Ministry of Energy is responsible for the national energy policy and coordination of the activities in the energy sector. The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is the national power utility which has the mandate for Electricity Transmission; System and Market Operation (SMO); Single Buyer SB); Distribution as well as import and export of electricity. The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) is responsible for regulating the energy sector to ensure fairness, transparency, efficiency and cost effectiveness for the benefit of the consumers and operators. The Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) is an independent public entity that is responsible for power generation. Malawi is a member of the Southern Africa Power Pool and a member of the Regional Energy Regulators Association where it is represented by the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA). The Malawi Rural Electrification Programme (MAREP) initiative was established to increase access to electricity in rural areas.

The average national electricity access is around 11.1% comprising 54% urban and 7% rural access, respectively. 


 

[1] SAPP, 2022

Country Data

Stakeholders

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Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA)
Type
Regulatory
Phone
+265 1 774 103
Email
Address

Head Office
2nd Floor Development House
Lilongwe, Malawi

Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS)
Type
Regulatory
Phone
+265 1870 488
Address

MBS Head Office
Moirs Road 
P.O Box 946. 
Blantyre, Malawi

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM)
Type
Electricity Generation
Company
Phone
+265 1822 000
Address

ESCOM House Blantyre
9 Haile Selassie Road
P. O. Box 2047
Blantyre, Malawi

Cooperation Network for Renewable Energy in Malawi (CONREMA)
Type
Research
Phone
+265 999 608 501
Address

P.O. Box 31219 – Blantyre 3

Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment
Type
Regulatory
Phone
+265 1 770 688
Address

Lilongwe, City Center, Capital House, 2nd floor
Ministry of Energy
Private Bag 309
Lilongwe 3

Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA)
Type
Research

Policy Documents

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Malawi National Electrification Strategy 2019
Type
Strategy
Year
2019
Final Regulatory Mini-Grids Framework 2019
Type
Policy
Year
2019
National Energy Policy 2018
Type
Policy
Year
2018
Malawi Renewable Energy Strategy 2018
Type
Strategy
Year
2018
Malawi National Charcoal Strategy 2017–2027
Type
Policy
Year
2016