How much solar power does Malawi currently have?

Malawi had an installed solar power of around 24 MW at the end of 2020, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. With a population of approximately 19 million people, the landlocked nation has a power generation capacity of around 363 MW, around 90% of which comes from hydropower.

How many IoT solutions are there in Malaysia?

There are more than 100 IoT solution applications that have been developed by Malaysian technopreneurs. They are being used or adopted by the public and private sectors across various fields including agriculture, transport, and the retail business.

How will IoT affect Malaysia?

IoT implementation in Malaysia is projected to contribute RM9.5 billion to the country's GDP in 2020, and RM42.5 billion in 2025. Additionally, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation anticipates that IoT will create over 14270 high-skilled employment opportunities by 2020.

What is the Golomoti solar project?

The Golomoti project is Malawi’s second solar IPP after JCM’s Salima solar project and proudly boasts the first utility-scale grid-connected battery energy storage system in sub-Saharan Africa, having connected to the grid in December 2021.

Why is Ta funding Salima solar?

TA has also provided a further $6 million Viability Gap Funding grant to the project to accelerate progress to construction. As the country’s first commercial-scale solar IPP, Salima Solar has considerable potential for replication; promoting further development of Malawi’s solar resource.