EGENCO COMMISSIONS 10MW SALIMA SOLAR POWER PLANT

The Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) on Monday, 10 August 2026 commissioned 10 Megawatts (MW) of the Salima Solar Power Plant, marking the completion of the first phase of the 50MW Solar Power Project at Nanjoka in Salima District.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Minister of Energy, Hon. Dr. Jean Chifuniro Mathanga, M.P., commended EGENCO for the project, describing it as a reflection of the Government’s commitment to transforming the energy sector and advancing the country’s socio-economic development.

“This project marks another important milestone in the Government of Malawi’s commitment to transforming the energy sector and expanding access to reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity for all Malawians, as energy remains the foundation of economic development,” said Mathanga.

While celebrating the commissioning of the 10MW plant, EGENCO Chief Executive Officer William Liabunya said the Company had already begun preparations for the second phase of the project.

“We are committed to increasing the country’s power generation capacity to meet the growing demand for electricity. We have already embarked on the second phase of the project, which will add a further 40MW,” said Liabunya.

Liabunya said the project represents a significant step in the Company’s strategy to diversify its power generation sources and reduce reliance on hydropower.

Financed through EGENCO’s own resources, the Salima Solar Power Plant incorporates advanced photovoltaic technology designed to maximise energy capture and operational efficiency. The plant will also be supported by a battery energy storage system and a static var generator to enhance power stability and reliability.