Issuing Agency: Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority
Incumbent Office Name: Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority
Address: Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA)
Private Bag B496
Capiyal City
Lilongwe 3, Malawi
Fax: +265 (0) 1 772 666
Email: mera@meramalawi.mw
Website: www.meramalawi.mw
Phone: +265 (0) 1 775 810

 

 

Procedure Steps  Description Required Documents
1  Obtain prescribed forms found on website: www.meramalawi.mw.  
2 Fill in application form accompanied by the application fees.   
3 Send application addressed to Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA)  
Private Bag B496, Capital City, Lilongwe 3, Malawi. or deliver at the head offices (licensing section).   
4  Upon receipt of an application, MERA acknowledges receipt  in writing to the applicant within thirty days from the date of receipt;  
5  MERA may send inspectors to assess if the premises to be used meet the safety and healthy requirements.  
6 MERA, upon making a decision on the application, communicates its decision to the applicant. This is usually soon after the inspection.  

PROCESS MAP

Forms
# Title Description Issued By File
1 Application Form for Renewable Energy License Application Form for Renewable Energy License MERA Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority PDF
2 Application for Electricity Generation Private Application for Electricity Generation Private Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority PDF
3 Application for Electricity Generation License Application for Electricity Generation License Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority PDF
Measures
# Name Description Measure Type Agency Comments Legal Document Validity To Measure Class
1 Registration of coal importers for own use Every person who intends to import coal for own use needs to register with Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority and pay registration fees. Registration requirement Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority Safety and technical requirements compliance; Ensure importation is for own use. Energy Regulation Act(73:02) 9999-12-31 Good
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