President Lazarus Chakwera has today officially launched the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project by the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) at Kanengo in Lilongwe.
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera launched the 20MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project at Kanengo Sub-station for the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited on Monday,
The Bess project promises to revitalise Malawi''s economy and place the country on a path to sustainable growth by tackling energy instability and fostering the integration of renewable technologies.
The BESS project, valued as a ground-breaking initiative, boasts a 20-megawatt battery energy storage system, a first-of-its-kind in Africa. Scheduled to be fully operational by
The BESS project, valued as a ground-breaking initiative, boasts a 20-megawatt battery energy storage system, a first-of-its-kind in Africa. Scheduled to be fully operational by June 2025, this
For this project, we collaborated with a leading African utility provider to implement a 20MW/30MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Lilongwe, Malawi. The solution
By improving voltage levels and reducing power outages, the project will significantly enhance the reliability of clean energy for grid-connected houses, industries, and
By improving voltage levels and reducing power outages, the project will significantly enhance the reliability of clean energy for grid-connected houses, industries, and critical public infrastructure, including
For this project, we collaborated with a leading African utility provider to implement a 20MW/30MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Lilongwe, Malawi. The solution
Malawi has taken a significant step towards transforming its energy access and reducing carbon emissions with the launch of a $20 million Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in...
Malawi has taken a significant step towards transforming its energy access and reducing carbon emissions with the launch of a $20 million Battery Energy Storage System
The BESS project, valued as a ground-breaking initiative, boasts a 20-megawatt battery energy storage system, a first-of-its-kind in Africa. Scheduled to be fully operational by
For this project, we collaborated with a leading African utility provider to implement a 20MW/30MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Lilongwe, Malawi. The solution provided peak shaving,
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera launched the 20MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project at Kanengo Sub-station for the Electricity Supply Corporation of
To address the challenge, the country submitted a project proposal to the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) for a 20MW/30MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
President Lazarus Chakwera has today officially launched the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project by the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) at
The Bess project promises to revitalise Malawi''s economy and place the country on a path to sustainable growth by tackling energy instability and fostering the integration of

The Malawi BESS project will guide the scale-up of BESS projects in the Consortium’s participating countries. To alleviate energy poverty by 2030 and save a gigaton of CO2 in low and middle-income countries, it is estimated that 90 GW of BESS must be developed to support the required 400 GW of renewable energy.
By breaking ground for this BESS project (and its subsequent completion expected in 2025), Malawi is an important proof point for the BESS Consortium launched by GEAPP at COP28 to secure 5 gigawatts (GW) of BESS commitments in low and middle income countries (LMICs) by the end of 2024.
The project will also contribute to a cleaner energy future for Malawi, reducing reliance on costly diesel generators, cutting carbon emissions by ~10,000 tonnes annually, and unlocking the full uptake of at least 100 MW of variable renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, into the grid.
By enhancing the stability and resilience of Malawi’s grid, it demonstrates the power of collaboration in advancing energy access, reducing emissions, and supporting livelihoods.
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