Power mix by fuel (Malawi)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Malawi electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
55gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
95.6%low-carbon electricity
95.6%renewables
4.4%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Malawi
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neno power station | Coal | 2,400 |
| 2 | Kamwamba power station | Coal | 1,000 |
| 3 | Kapichira | Hydro | 130 |
| 4 | Nkula | Hydro | 124 |
| 5 | Tedzani Falls | Hydro | 121 |
| 6 | Pamodzi power station | Coal | 120 |
| 7 | Chichiri (Blantyre) | Gas | 16 |
| 8 | Nchalo Mill | Biomass | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Malawi?
There are 8 current or operating power-plant records in Malawi in this open dataset, with about 3,920 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Malawi?
Neno power station is the largest at about 2,400 MW (coal).
What fuels generate electricity in Malawi?
The most common plant type in this dataset is hydro (3 plants), across 4 fuel types in total.
How clean is Malawi's electricity grid?
Malawi's grid carbon intensity is about 55 gCO₂/kWh, with 95.6% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).