By Smile Hamilton, Malawi
Minister of Natural Resources, Energy, and Mining, Jean Mathanga, has assured Malawians of reduced load-shedding as the government intensifies efforts to diversify the country’s energy mix through solar power generation.
Speaking after inspecting the Electricity Generation Company Limited (EGENCO) Salima Solar Power Plant Project at Nanjoka in Salima, Mathanga said the 10-megawatt first phase of the project, expected to be completed by December this year, will add significant capacity to the national grid.
She added that her ministry will work closely with the Ministry of Finance to mobilise the required foreign exchange to fast-track the project’s completion, emphasising the government’s commitment to ensuring that the energy sector remains resilient and reliable.
On his part, EGENCO Chief Executive Officer Maxon Chitawo said the company requires about 2.6 million US dollars to bring in commissioning engineers and an additional 1.6 million US dollars for power storage batteries.
The Salima Solar Power Project, which has a total budget of 13.5 million US dollars, is expected to generate 50 megawatts upon completion, with the first 10-megawatt phase currently in progress.
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