Malawi
power plants.
Malawi has 12 operating power plants in the catalog, 558 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 62.9% of operating capacity (351 MW), with solar a distant second at 18.6%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Kapichira Hydroelectric Plant (130 MW, recorded start year 2000).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Malawi electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Malawi
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Malawi
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Malawi get its electricity?
Across the 12 operating plants in the catalog, Malawi's capacity is led by hydro at 62.9% (351 MW), then solar at 18.6% and oil at 18.5%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Malawi?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Malawi is Kapichira Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 130 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2000.
How many power plants does Malawi have?
The catalog tracks 12 operating power plants in Malawi, with 558 MW in all.
Can I see Malawi's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Malawi to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.