Energy Outlook 2024-2030

Piloting Malawi's first private circular energy park in Blantyre Lunzu (6 acres). Initiation phase in 2024, scaling to projected 30% capacity by 2026, with full operations producing hybrid biogas/biomass power, fertilizer, fleet fuel, and eco-bricks for climate-resilient community infrastructure.

Pilot Site: Blantyre Lunzu

Malawi's first private circular energy park — 6 acres in Lunzu enabling hybrid biogas and biomass power production, fertilizer manufacturing, and fleet fuel depots. Serving both municipal waste and agricultural residues.

6 Acres
Energy Estate
4 Products
Power, Fertilizer, Fuel, Eco-Bricks
Pilot Phase
Operational
PROJECTED
Total Projected Output
50-60 GWh
Annually (Full Potential)
PROJECTED
Projected Capacity (2026)
30%
Initial Operations
PROJECTED
Target Coverage
80%+
By 2030

Implementation Timeline

1
2025
Initiation Phase
  • Project planning and site selection✓ Done
  • Regulatory approvals and permitsIn Progress
  • Infrastructure design and engineeringIn Progress
  • Partnership agreements and fundingIn Progress
  • Initial facility construction beginsIn Progress
2
2026 Onwards
Operations Phase • In Progress
IN PROGRESS
Projected Capacity
30%
Initial operational capacity
  • Facility commissioning and testingIn Progress
  • Waste processing operations commenceIn Progress
  • Energy generation and grid connectionIn Progress
  • Gradual capacity expansionIn Progress
  • Community engagement and supportIn Progress
2027-2028
55% Coverage
2029
70% Coverage
2030 Target
80%+ Coverage

City-Specific Projections

At full potential, the Mawatt Circular Energy Estate will deliver comprehensive outputs across multiple cities, creating a closed-loop system where city waste becomes energy, agricultural nutrients, and durable building materials.

Blantyre

Pilot Site

Population: 0.8M • Southern Region

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Electricity Production

11-15 GWh
Clean electricity annually
From hybrid biogas and biomass power systems
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Fertilizer Production

25,000 tons
Organic fertilizer annually
From advanced anaerobic digestion and nutrient recovery
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Eco-Bricks Production

6 million
Eco-bricks annually
From thermal line bottom ash upcycling

Power Generation Breakdown

Waste to Energy
8-10 GWh/year
500 tons/day processing
Biogas Production
3-5 GWh/year
High-volume anaerobic digestion
Total Annual Output
11-15 GWh/year
At full potential

Blantyre will contribute significantly to the combined 50-60 GWh annually into Malawi's urban energy system, producing 25,000 tons of organic fertilizer to support smallholder farmers, and manufacturing 6 million eco-bricksper year for climate-resilient community infrastructure in high-density settlements.

Lilongwe

Planned

Population: 1.1M • Central Region

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Electricity Production

Up to 37 GWh
Clean electricity annually
From hybrid biogas and biomass power systems
🌾

Fertilizer Production

15,000 tons
Organic fertilizer annually
From advanced anaerobic digestion and nutrient recovery
🏗️

Eco-Bricks Production

4 million
Eco-bricks annually
From thermal line bottom ash upcycling

Power Generation Breakdown

Waste to Energy
20-25 GWh/year
800 tons/day processing
Biogas Production
12-15 GWh/year
Large-scale anaerobic digestion
Total Annual Output
Up to 37 GWh/year
At full potential

Lilongwe will contribute significantly to the combined 50-60 GWh annually into Malawi's urban energy system, producing 15,000 tons of organic fertilizer to support smallholder farmers, and manufacturing 4 million eco-bricksper year for climate-resilient community infrastructure in high-density settlements.

Combined Projected Outputs

At full potential across all facilities, the Mawatt Circular Energy Estate will deliver:

50-60 GWh
Clean Electricity Annually
Blantyre: 11-15 GWh
Lilongwe: Up to 37 GWh
40,000 tons
Organic Fertilizer Annually
Supporting smallholder farmers with locally made, renewable soil inputs
10 million
Eco-Bricks Annually
For climate-resilient infrastructure in high-density settlements

Together, these outputs create a closed-loop system where city waste becomes energy, agricultural nutrients, and durable building materials — with almost no residual waste and minimal emissions.