Welcome to the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project

Mpatamanga will generate clean energy, store power for peak demand, and drive Malawi’s economic growth by enhancing energy reliability and sustainability

365.6 MW

TOTAL INSTALLED
CAPACITY

272.5 hm³

MAIN RESERVOIR
CAPACITY

1.5 TWh

TOTAL ANNUAL
GENERATION

55 m

MAIN DAM
HEIGHT

About the Project

The Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project (MHSP) will generate electricity by harnessing the power of flowing water and the change in elevation of the Shire River. The Project will construct two dams, in series, along the Shire River, located between two existing hydropower facilities.

MHSP’s main and regulating power plants will generate clean energy and store power to supply electricity during peak demand hours, helping to improve the reliability of Malawi’s national grid.

About our company

Mpatamanga Hydro Power Limited (MHPL) was established in 2022 to develop, finance, construct, own and operate the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Government of Malawi. The strategic sponsors and shareholders of MHPL are Electricité de France (EDF) and SN Malawi BV (owned by British International Investment, Norfund and TotalEnergies). 

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Newsletter Oct_Dec 2025_english 284 KB 95 downloads

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July - Sep 2025-Newsletter-English 1.72 MB 334 downloads

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Procurement

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Pre-qualification 2026 173 KB 273 downloads

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