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About Us

Welcome to Kwacha Energy Limited, where innovation meets energy excellence. Incorporated on August 10th, 2017, we are a forward-thinking leader in the electric energy sector, dedicated to addressing energy-related challenges in underserved communities. Our mission revolves around advancing sustainable energy development, enhancing energy security, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Our Team

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Eunice Mwale Banda

Managing Director

Eunice Mwale Banda is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in managing organisational resources and achieving sustainable financial outcomes. As the former Director of Finance at Power Market Limited (Malawi), she demonstrated strategic financial leadership, including negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Eunice's expertise spans all aspects of finance and accounting, encompassing project finance, financial modelling, and working capital management. She holds certifications as a Project Finance Analyst, and she has earned a Master of Commerce in Financial Management, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Accountancy. With over 14 years of proven experience, Eunice excels in financial modelling, project finance, financial accounting, treasury management, financial reporting, donor-funded project management, internal and external audits, budgeting, and risk management.

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Christopher Zalani Beza

Director – Engineering Operations

Christopher is a Power Systems Engineer with over 10 years of experience working with utilities and contractors including Commonwealth Edison, dbHMS, and ESCOM in both the U.S. and Malawi. He holds a Master of Applied Science in Power Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from University of Malawi – The Polytechnic. His expertise spans System Design, Asset Maintenance, Network Development, and Project Management. He focuses on industry trends like Distributed Generation, Virtual Power Plants, Renewable Energy Integration, and Smart-Grid Technologies.

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Oswald Mtupila

Director – Legal Affairs

Oswald is a seasoned Legal Practitioner with 17+ years' experience in civil and criminal litigation, commercial law, employment law, conveyancing, real estate management, probate, and family law, Corporate Governance, and Company Secretarial Services. He founded Mtupila and Company in 2011 and delivers legal support to individuals and businesses. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Malawi - Chancellor College, and continually updates his knowledge through ongoing professional development. Committed to community service, he engages in pro bono initiatives, promoting access to justice for all.

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Clifford Chimaliro

Director - ICT

Clifford brings 8+ years’ experience in technology and cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance spanning diverse sectors. He has gained experience working for a UK-based consulting firms and a leading bank in Malawi. Clifford holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from University of Malawi – The Polytechnic, complemented by Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certifications. His skill set encompasses assessing technology risks and implementing control frameworks. Clifford has contributed to technology reviews and implementations.

Our Core Initiatives

At Kwacha Energy Limited, we are committed to making a positive impact through various initiatives:

1. Distributed Generation (DG) Energy Systems:

We are on a mission to extend electricity access to remote rural areas with limited power availability. Our DG systems are designed to operate autonomously, seamlessly integrating with the national grid as it expands into underserved regions, thus optimizing energy distribution.

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2. Holding Company for Power Gen Ltd and Power T&D:

As a prominent holding entity, we oversee the operations of two key subsidiaries - Kwacha Power Generation Limited (Power Gen) and Kwacha Power Transmission & Distribution (Power T&D). These subsidiaries collaborate harmoniously to further our mission on diverse fronts

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3. Project Development for Renewable Energy Infrastructure:

We specialize in orchestrating Renewable Energy infrastructure projects below the licensing threshold in Malawi and other Sub-Saharan African countries. Through these endeavours, we stimulate sustainable energy growth in regions characterized by limited resources and investment.

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4. EPC Contracting for Renewable Energy Projects:

As an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractor, we facilitate the execution of renewable energy projects across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Mbongondo Chipeleka Cooperative social impact project

Jun 12, 2020

Kwacha Energy Ltd intends to work with Mbongondo Chipeleka Cooperative to use artificial irrigation to increase agricultural productivity and become less dependent on climate conditions.

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Off-Grid Energy Development Entrepreneurship Lab

December 18, 2019

Kwacha Energy Ltd participated in an Off-Grid Energy Development Entrepreneurship Lab hosted by Test and Training Centre for Renewable Energy Technologies (TCRET) of Mzuzu University in collaboration with Flame Tree Initiative

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Energy in Malawi Fact sheet : 2019 state of energy in Malawi

2019

The country has the capacity to generate 439 megawatts (MW), though Malawi’s heavy reliance on large hydro is often constrained by drought and low water levels. Moving forward, there is high potential for solar and new hydro technologies to enter into the power market

Contact Us

Join us in our journey to create a brighter, sustainable future through energy innovation at Kwacha Energy Limited

Address

P O Box 30790, Chichiri, Blantyre, Malawi

Phone

+265 999 456 973

Email Address

info@kwacha.mw