Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Malawi's Energy Minister Visits India for Energy Transition Knowledge
The Energy Minister from Malawi visited India to learn about using big batteries to store energy from sources like the sun and wind.
They saw a large battery system in Delhi and discussed how Malawi could use similar technology.
Malawi already gets most of its electricity from renewable sources and wants to improve its power grid using digital tools, just like India.
This visit is part of a global effort to help countries use clean energy and fight climate change.
India is sharing its knowledge to help Malawi electrify more homes, in line with its vision for sustainable development.
Malawi's Energy Minister visited India to learn about clean energy and grid modernization.
The minister toured a large Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Delhi, supported by GEAPP.
Malawi aims to adopt India's BESS and digital grid solutions for its energy transition.
India and Malawi discussed collaboration on clean energy, with over 70% of Malawi's energy being renewable.
GEAPP supports Malawi's 20 MW BESS project and global BESS deployment in LMICs.
- Who
- Ibrahim Imed Matola, Minister of Energy of Malawi
- What
- Malawi's Energy Minister visited India to explore clean energy and grid modernization.
- When
- July 15 and 17
- Where
- India
- Why
- To strengthen collaboration in energy transition and sustainable development.
- Minister
- Ibrahim Imed Matola
- Country
- Malawi
- Event
- BESS knowledge exchange
- Location
- India
- Key focus
- Clean Energy & Grid Modernization
- Supported by
- GEAPP
- Malawi's renewable capacity
- Over 70%