Nkula Power Station is the first major hydro power station in Malawi. It comprises of Nkula A with 3 machines, each rated 11.7MW, and Nkula B with 5 machines, each rated 20MW. The last machine in Nkula A was commissioned in 1966 where as the last machine in Nkula B was commissioned in 1992.

Tedzani Hydro Power Station is located on the Shire River, 7 Km downstream of Nkula Hydro Power stations. It comprises of three Power Stations: Tedzani I, Tedzani II and Tedzani III Hydro Power Stations. Tedzani I & II are housed in one Power House.

The Kapichira Hydro-electric Power Station is located at the Kapichira Falls, formerly known as the Livingstone Falls; named after the all-great Scottish Missionary, Dr. David Livingstone, who once passed through these falls.

Wovwe Power Station is located in Karonga District, 17km off Uliwa Trading Centre (along M1 road) to the West, in the Northern Region of Malawi. It is built on Wovwe river, upstream of Wovwe Rice Scheme and the catchment area of the river is in Nyika National Park.

Due to increased demand of electricity in the country coupled with limited generation capacity in the hydro power stations, EGENCO runs Diesel power plants in order to suffices demand during peak periods.