Nchalo Mill is a 10 MW biomass power plant in Malawi, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #1 of 1 biomass plant in Malawi, it holds 100% of the country's biomass capacity, which totals 10 MW. The largest biomass plant in Malawi is Nchalo Mill at 10 MW, making it the only facility of its kind. Nearby plants include Kapichira (128 MW, Hydro), Nkula (124 MW, Hydro), and Tedzani Falls (91.6 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Chikwawa District, approximately 50 km from Blantyre.
8 years old
Malawi, Africa
- 5. largest of 5 plants in Malawi
- #23,756 worldwide by installed capacity
- #706 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 2.71% of the installed capacity of Malawi
8 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Nchalo Mill operates 1 plants totalling 10 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 359 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Malawi- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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