Lilongwe, Malawi | 25th November 2024 ― The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and the Government of Malawi have officially launched the construction of a 20 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Kanengo substation in Malawi's capital city, Lilongwe. . This innovative system, which marks a first for Malawi, aims to revolutionize the storage and distribution of electricity by providing backup power during outages, stabilizing the national grid, and supporting renewable energy integration. With Malawi's growing demand for stable electricity and global shifts toward sustainable infrastructure, this initiative offers a unique blend of technical. . The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), in partnership with Malawi's government and ESCOM, has launched a $20 million project to build the country's first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Lilongwe. The initiative aims to cut carbon emissions by 10,000 tons annually while. . re forced to enhance operational flexibility. The integration of a power-to-heat thermal energy storage (TES) system within a CFPP is a potential solu ate salts are the preferred candidate fluids. These nitrate salts are idely available on the fertilizer market. Pre-fabricated containerized solutions now account for approximately 35% of all new utility-scale storage deployments worldwide. North America leads with 40% market. .
