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Reviewed Energy PolicyReviewed Energy Policy
The Energy Policy of 2003 has been reviewed and now we have the reviewed ENERGY POLICY 2018.
Renewable Energy StrategyRenewable Energy Strategy
The Ministry developed a Renewable Energy Strategy which was approved in 2017. The aim of the strategy is to accelerate utilization of clean energy sources in Malawi. 
Upgrade of Nkula AUpgrade of Nkula A
Nkula A hydropower plant has undergone major refurbishments that have added 12 MW to Nkula’s generation capacity. 
Potential sites for Power GenerationPotential sites for Power Generation
The Department of Energy has been undertaking Feasibility studies for Mpatamanga (300 MW) and Fufu (250 MW) finance by the World Bank and Kholombidzo (200 MW) financed by African Development Bank. 
The 400 kV transmission lineThe 400 kV transmission line
The 400 kV transmission line has been constructed from Phombeya to Nkhoma substations. This will facilitated smooth transmission of power within Malawi, and also from the Southern African Power Pool through the Interconnections with Mozambique and Zambia.
Intergrated Resource Plan (IRP)Intergrated Resource Plan (IRP)
With the growing Demand in power, the Department of Energy Affairs developed an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) which guides investments in the power sector to match the growing Demand. The IRP can be downloaded from the resource centre.

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OVERVIEWS

Energy Demand & Supply

Energy Demand & Supply

In the SADC region, the country has a remarkable low national. More +
Energy Sector Governance

Energy Sector Governance

The energy sector in Malawi is governed by the National Energy Policy of 2018. More+

Power Market Structure

Power Market Structure

The Government of Malawi
unbundled a vertically
intergrated. More +
Potential Power Projects

Potential Power Projects

The government has identified
many potential sites
that will be. More +

THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AFFAIRS

 

 I warmly invite and welcome you to this official website for the Department of Energy Affairs. The website provides information on efforts made so far, status   and future plans for improving the energy sector in Malawi. Malawi, just like other countries, considers energy as the main driver of economic growth; improving delivery of social services; creating investment and employment opportunities; and reducing poverty. The country has identified energy as a priority sector in order to stimulate developments in other sectors of the economy such as Agriculture and Industry. These two sectors contribute about 52% of the National GDP with 33% from Agriculture and 19% from Industry.

Director of Energy Affairs- Mr. Hastings Chipongwe

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the Department of Energy Affairs do?
Formulation, articulation, implementation and oversight of the energy policy.
Does the Government have an Energy Policy?
What are the current sources of power in Malawi?
Does Malawi allow Private Investors in the Energy Sector?
What strategy is in place to ensure security in liquid fuels supply?
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