The 350 MW of new capacity will be integrated into the country’s grid via the development of a 350 MW facility along Shire River, a 309 MW peaking plant and a 41 MW downstream facility along Shire River.
EDF will own a 27.5% stake of the project while Scatec will own 14% and the British International Investment and Norfund – Scatec’s venture partners – a 13.5% share of the project. Meanwhile, the government of Malawi will own a 30% and the IFC a 15% share.