African Sun Energy Bags P30M Malawi Solar Contract

Eunice Ntobedzi
Eunice Ntobedzi

African Sun Energy (ASE), a Botswana energy company, has won a P30 million contract to provide solar photovoltaic systems to Blantyre Research Facility in Malawi.

In addition to installing the new solar power system to the Malawi research lab, ASE will roll out solar power installation training and education in Malawi targeting Women. The project will act as an exemplar for further clean energy solutions for the College of Medicine (COM) and the wider Malawian community.

The funding was extended by Scottish Funding Council and Global Challenges Research Fund. ASE director, Eunice Ntobedzi said the funding came at a crucial time as the project at the COM will be a demonstration of a new energy service, which addresses the needs of health facilities.

Editor's Comment
Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up