The Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) is conducting a basic ICT training program aimed at providing its staff members with necessary ICT skills in preparation for its upcoming EGENCO integrated Information Management System (EgIMS). Speaking during the opening ceremony, EGENCO’s Director of Planning & Development, Dr. Gregory Gamula highlighted the significance of the EgMIS. “The new system will bring efficiency...
Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) on Wednesday 22 November 2023 launched the construction and installation works of a 10 Megawatt Solar Power Plant in Salima District. Speaking after launching the construction of the project, Minister of Energy, Hon. Ibrahim Matola, commended EGENCO for diversifying its energy sources and urged for further diversification. “EGENCO must pursue other alternative sources of energy...
Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) on Monday 23rd October 2023 presented a K3 million cheque to the Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA) as part of its sponsorship towards the 2023 National Energy Conference that will take place in Salima from 26 to 27 October 2023. Speaking during the ceremony, EGENCO Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Maxon Chitawo,...
In a bid to diversify its energy generation sources, the Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) has signed a Collaboration Framework Agreement (CFA) with Kenya’s Geothermal Development Company (GDC) aimed at accelerating the development of geothermal energy in Malawi. “We are happy to collaborate with GDC as we seek to diversify our energy sources.” Said William Liabunya, EGENCO’s Chief Executive...
The Deputy United States of America (USA) Ambassador to Malawi, Amy Diaz, visited Kapichira Power Station on Tuesday, 4th July 2023, to appreciate the effects of climate change on power generation and how EGENCO has recovered following the damage of Kapichira by Tropical Cyclone Anna in January 2022. Deputy Ambassador, Amy Diaz, being briefed by the Project Manager at the...
As part of the 57th APUA Annual Meetings held in Lilongwe- Malawi, the host utility Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) organized a technical and touristic visit to JCM’s Salima Solar plant in the lakeshore district of Salima. The central theme of this year’s APUA meetings was on Africa’s energy transition from fossil fuels to clean source energy. To sum...
The Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO), hosted the Association of Power Utilities of Africa (APUA) annual meetings in Lilongwe, at the Bingu Wa Muntharika International Convention Centre (BICC) from 3 to 9 June 2023. The meetings brought together power utilities from Africa, alongside regional and foreign organizations to tackle various issues that contribute to the development of the African...
The Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited has been recognized as the Best Overall Exhibitor at the 33rd Malawi International Trade Fair (MITF) for exemplifying excellence in its participation at the Fair. EGENCO's pavilion at the 33rd Malawi International Trade Fair Presenting the award to EGENCO at the MITF business networking dinner that took place at Mount Soche Hotels on Friday, May...
In response to calls for help towards survivors and victims of Cyclone Freddy, the Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) has adopted jombo camp in Chikwawa district to help in the provision of health services towards under-five children, pregnant women and the elderly. EGENCO’s Board Member, Reverend Hannah Mijoya said the Company decided to help in providing health services because...
EGENCO RESTORES KAPICHIRA On Wednesday, 10 May 2023, at exactly 17:03 hours, the update from the Generation Control Centre (GCC) read, “Kapichira G2 synchronized to the grid at 16:24hrs... This means we have all four machines available and on load at kapichira...” Long at last, after more than 13 months, Kapichira Power Station was fully back into operation. Kapichira Power Station...
