4.1: Energy Supply
[Provide] accessible, reliable and sustainable energy supply. Other Information:
Medium Term Expected Outcome -- In the medium term, it is expected that the country will have accessible, reliable and sustainable
energy supply. At the same time, rural communities will begin to use alternative energy supplies in underserved areas while
managing energy related environmental impacts. Key Strategies -- To achieve an efficient energy supply, strong inter-sectoral
linkages especially with the water, natural resources and agriculture sectors will have to be established. An efficient supply
of hydropower requires a constant supply of water through proper conservation of catchment areas, connections to neighbouring
countries and exploring into other sources of energy. The sub-sector will also require strong public-private partnerships
especially in generation, distribution and transmission. Main strategies include: * Improving efficiency in generation, transmission
and distribution; * Ensuring provision of reliable electrification to key mining, irrigation, business, tourism, and other
economic activities. * Improving management of Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi (ESCOM) and other service providers
* Accelerating implementation of regional interconnectivity; * Constructing mini hydro power stations along the Shire and
other major rivers to supplement electricity supply in the three regions. * Expanding the Rural Electrification Programme
(increase resources, promote development of micro hydropower stations and use of solar energy for off grid power supply) and
use of both grid and off-grid options; * Ensuring that energy provision takes into account and puts in place measures to
deal with negative environmental impacts that may set in, and * Encouraging private sector investment in energy generation,
transmission and distribution.
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