Renewables Forum
At this Renewables Forum, we heard from practitioners, academics, and community members who shared their experiences of how hydro powered homes, businesses, and social institutions. We also explored opportunities for collaboration, research, and knowledge exchange between Scotland and Malawi.
Water Power!
Hydroelectric power has played a pivotal role in enabling electricity access in both Scotland and Malawi. Whist large-scale hydro remains a vital national grid resource for ‘keeping the lights on’ in both countries, small-scale hydro schemes are underpinning community development in rural areas.
At this Renewables Forum, we heard from practitioners, academics, and community members who shared their experiences of how hydro powered homes, businesses, and social institutions. We also explored opportunities for collaboration, research, and knowledge exchange between Scotland and Malawi.
Recorded Video
You can find the recording on this page with the below time stamps.
00:00 Welcome remarks - Nasim Vadalia Communications & Engagement lead SMP
02:00 Opening remarks & meeting overview - Chair Prof Stuart Galloway, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Strathclyde
06:35 The MEGA Journey - Samuel Mambo, Operations Manager Mulanje Electricity Generation Agency
39:33 Chipopoma Hydro Mini-grid project - Cameron Mcallister, co-founder Chipopoma power
1:03:22 Lessons learned and Future plans on hydro powered minigrid in knoydart- Kyle Smith, CEO, Energy Mutual
1:16:28 Q & A's
1:35:28 Joel Chaney
1:38:55 Jakub Vrba
1:42:18 Closing remarks - Chair Prof Stuart Galloway, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Strathclyde
1:42:56 Closing remarks - Stuart Brown , CEO SMP
Resources
Agenda available here
Chat Log available here
The MEGA Journey - Samuel Mambo
Lessons learned and Future plans on hydro powered minigrid in knoydart- Kyle Smith, CEO, Energy Mutual
