As diesel prices surge to MWK 4,945 and electricity tariffs climb by 12 percent, 265 Energy has launched a bold intervention aimed at protecting Malawian businesses from mounting energy costs.
Business Development Manager Phillip White says the company is responding directly to the financial strain facing the country, where a 41 percent diesel hike and rising ESCOM tariffs have sharply increased operating expenses for corporates.
The firm is positioning solar energy as a strategic shield against volatile fuel and grid prices.
White said businesses relying on generators are now trapped between escalating diesel costs and unreliable grid supply, a combination that inflates monthly bills and threatens operational stability.
By shifting companies to independent solar systems, 265 Energy says it is removing what it calls the “diesel and ESCOM penalty” from balance sheets.
The company has already rolled out installations for major institutions including FDH Bank, Lilongwe Water Board and MedHealth, securing critical infrastructure from global price shocks and erratic supply.
Atupele Madula, Commercial Officer at 265 Energy, announced a 60-Day Margin Amnesty that allows businesses to access 2025 pricing for two months, shielding them from inflationary adjustments.
The offer, running until April, enables firms to lock in last year’s prices instead of current rates.
Madula said every litre of diesel saved preserves foreign exchange and strengthens the Kwacha, arguing that energy management is now central to national economic resilience.
The company has begun conducting “Profit Protection Audits” to identify where businesses are losing money through fuel and electricity dependence.
Medson Chitsulo, Acting General Manager of MedHealth, confirmed that after adopting 265 Energy’s backup system, the institution has improved operational continuity despite erratic power supply, citing flexible payment arrangements and responsive after-sales technical support as key advantages.
