Global Energy Alliance Fuels India-Malawi Clean Energy Collaborative

Minister Ibrahim Imed Matola of Malawi visits India to bolster energy transition partnerships. The visit focused on clean energy collaborations, particularly in battery storage and grid digitalization. Malawi seeks to learn from India's progress, targeting energy reforms and leveraging global alliances to drive sustainable development goals.

Honourable Ibrahim Imed Matola, Malawi's Minister of Energy, recently visited India to enhance collaboration in clean energy transition and sustainable development. Key discussions with Indian officials focused on partnerships in clean energy, grid modernization, and addressing regional challenges in energy access and low-carbon technology transition.

During the visit, Minister Matola explored South Asia's largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Delhi. This initiative showcases measurable financial savings and stands as a scalable model for urban energy resilience. Malawi aims to replicate such models for its ongoing 20 MW BESS project in Lilongwe, backed by the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP).

The visit underscores Malawi's intent to adopt India's advancements in battery storage and digital grid solutions. Applauding India's leadership in energy innovation, Matola highlighted Malawi's goal to electrify 2.7 million homes by 2030. The GEAPP partnership is pivotal for Malawi's energy transition, fostering a global effort to combat climate change.

(With inputs from agencies.)