Dr Antonio Malfense Fierro
QR-GCRF 20.21.PPF11 - Assessment of the Potential of Geothermal Energy to Enhance Economic Development, Health and Well-being in Malawi
People Involved
Dr Sarah Shaw Sarah.Shaw@hull.ac.uk
Reader in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Professor Graham Ferrier G.Ferrier@hull.ac.uk
Head of Department of Geography, Geology and Environment
Project Description
Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world with a reliance on a low productivity agriculture sector. A critical limitation on economic development is the lack of access to reliable sources of heat and electrical power. This project will undertake a preliminary assessment of the economic and business opportunities for developing the proven geothermal energy resource of Malawi to compliment current energy production. In order to provide uninterruptable, sustainable heat and electricity to enhance economic development, health and well-being across the diversity of rural settings in Malawi, necessitates a flexible approach that offers a varied range of scalable solutions working together in an integrated network. This project will bring together key Malawian stakeholders to identify the localities with the highest potential for enhancing economic development, with the aim of producing an off-grid model of energy provision (supply and storage) based on a scalable solution for towns to homesteads.
| Status | Project Complete |
|---|---|
| Value | £30,598.00 |
| Project Dates | Jan 1, 2021 - Jul 31, 2021 |
| Partner Organisations | Mzuzu University |
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