Can a power plant be built on a river in Malawi?

Realizing that it is risky to have all power plants on one river and from one source, Malawi has plans to diversify its energy source to other sources like solar, wind, geothermal etc. Currently, feasibility studies for wind, solar, cogeneration and other potential hydro power sites on other rivers are in progress.

What is the main source of power in Malawi?

Power and Energy Sources: The main source of power in Malawi is electricity grid provided by the Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi. However, the country has been facing constant and prolonged power interruptions. This has made it difficult to progress in implementation of reliable digital health systems.

Who makes the rules for the Malawi Electricity Supply Industry?

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority makes a set of rules called the Grid Code for operation, dispatch and reporting of the Malawi Electricity Supply Industry.

Will Malawi become 100 percent solar powered?

It means that, since the last week of August, it has become 100 percent powered by solar energy, and almost all of its 8 to 9 000 households have access to this solar powered electricity. Malawi’s government is now keen to roll out access across the country, setting a precedent for Africa.

Who is helping Malawi's postcode project?

The enterprise SunnyMoney and the Swedish NGO Postcode Foundation are also helping in one of the districts down south in Malawi, where a similar project has also been set up at a smaller scale.

Could other villages learn from Malawi's experience?

And other villages could learn from that experience, in Malawi and beyond. "Our intention is to do something that actually inspires others to also stand up and take action. We know that people want to see solutions coming out, but probably no one has spearheaded with a bold move to take that level of action.