Development of Mpatamanga hydropower plant, phase 4

About this project

This agreement falls under Norad’s Enterprise Development for Renewable Energy (EDRE) Scheme. Norad’s early-stage support helps mitigate the risks faced by our partner, SN Malawi B.V., in developing the Mpatamanga hydropower project. Activities supported under this agreement include environmental and social consultancy services and studies, technical consultancy services and studies, financial and legal costs, and the cost of a Bailey bridge. The project is also expected to contribute improved drought and flood management. Once commissioned, Mpatamanga will have an installed capacity of 358 MW and a forecast annual generation of 1,545 GWh. The target beneficiaries are the people of Malawi.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 13Climate Action

Published by

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation · Government

Countries

Malawi

Sectors

Hydro-electric power plants

Focus

Climate mitigation · Main focusClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Funded by

Norwegian Government

Implemented by

SN Malawi B.V.

Passes funds through

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Published by Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 7 Apr 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: NO-BRC-971277882-MWI-24/0009.

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