Power to stabilise Feb 2026, says Escom

Electricity Stability in Sight: Escom’s Plan to Energize Malawi’s Economy by February 2026

Post was last updated: December 21, 2025

Key Business Points

  • Stabilisation of power supply: Malawi’s power supply is expected to stabilise by February 2026 with the commissioning of three key projects, including the Mozambique-Malawi power interconnector, the restoration of the 31MW Tedzani Power Station, and the 20MW Kanengo Battery Energy Solar System (Bess).
  • Imported power from Mozambique: The interconnector will enable Malawi to tap 50MW from Mozambique, with a monthly bill of about $4.5 million (approximately K7.8 billion), which is a significant reduction from the initial plan of importing 120MW at a cost of $10 million (K17.4 billion) per month.
  • Investment in energy storage: The $16 million Bess project, funded by the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Geapp), will play a critical role in storing solar power and stabilising the grid, with the potential to impact the Ikhhodi ya mUTF (power supply) and Kukhazikitsa kwa IPPs (independent power producers) in Malawi.

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has announced that the country’s power supply will stabilise by February 2026 with the commissioning of three key projects. The Mozambique-Malawi power interconnector, which will enable Malawi to tap 50MW from Mozambique, is expected to be commissioned in February 2026. This project, coupled with the restoration of the 31MW Tedzani Power Station and the 20MW Kanengo Battery Energy Solar System (Bess), will solve the country’s electricity challenges. The Bess project is critical as it will store power generated by independent power producers (IPPs) from solar projects, improving supply stability and reliability.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has confirmed its commitment to support Escom’s electricity imports from Mozambique, with governor Macdonald Mafuta-Mwale stating that electricity is critical for production. The monthly payment arrangement for the imported power will be about $4.5 million (approximately K7.8 billion) per month, which is a significant reduction from the initial plan. Energy expert and former Escom CEO Kandi Padambo has praised the Bess project, stating that it will ensure grid stability and provide a crucial element in storing electricity.

The $16 million Bess project, funded by the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Geapp), started in November 2024 and is expected to be commissioned in February 2026. The project will play a critical role in stabilising the grid and improving the kulemekeza kwa nergi (energy investment) in Malawi. With the commissioning of these projects, Malawi’s power supply is expected to improve, providing a boost to the country’s economy and bizinesi (business) sector. The kuzama kwa nergi (energy shortage) has been a major challenge for the country, but with these developments, Malawi is poised to improve its klero ya nergi (energy supply) and attract more investment in the sector.

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