Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has begun constructing a 20 megawatts (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS), which is expected to be completed by February 2026 to enhance electricity supply and reduce load shedding. Located adjacent to ESCOM's Nkhoma substation in Lilongwe District, our 60MW/240MWh BESS is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2027. Our BESS project will provide peak power, support renewable energy integration, and enhance overall grid stability. By harnessing and storing low-cost. Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Jean Mathanga has expressed satisfaction with the progress of Escom Limited's 20 megawatts (MW) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project in Kanengo, Lilongwe. The $16 million project, funded by the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet. Malawi's energy landscape resembles a car running on half-empty tank – occasional sputters, unpredictable performance, but immense potential under the hood. "A single 5kWh storage unit can power a rural clinic's refrigeration system for 72 hours – that's vaccine safety ensured.
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