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Malawi Capital solar Energy Storage
Malawi's capital is now home to a 48MW photovoltaic array paired with 32MWh battery storage – the country's first grid-scale hybrid energy solution. Think of it as a power bank for the city, storing sunshine during the day and releasing it when households need it most. Renewable energy producer JCM Power and infrastructure company InfraCo Africa have commissioned in Malawi a solar power plant with a peak capacity of 28. It's an inspiring story of how creativity, empathy, and sustainability can merge to create a best-of-class project that not only provides electricity but also touches. International Development Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Scott Nathan today signed a commitment letter for a $25 million loan to support the Golomoti Solar project, a 20MW solar photovoltaic power plant and 5MW/10MWh battery energy storage system in southeast Malawi. The plant connects with the adjacent Golomoti substation which evacuates power via a 132kV transmission line. Malawi has committed to achieving “Sustainable Energy for All”, as enshrined in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 7.
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