solar euromed is a high technology group based in france specialized in concentrated solar power technology , in activity from 2007 to 2016 .

the company provides proprietary solar thermal power systems which produce heat for power generation and industrial applications with the built-in ability to store energy and supply electricity on demand , even after sunset .

solar euromed 's solar thermal technology is based on the concept of direct steam generation and linear fresnel optics and was developed together with the french national centre for scientific research and the french atomic energy and alternative energies commission .

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french government approves 12 mw solar plant in corsica equipped with solar euromed’s innovative concentrating solar power technology .
solar euromed is a french high technology specialized in concentrating solar power ( csp ) technology .
the solar euromed deal is a “preliminary memorandum of understanding , ” said kheir .
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earlier this month , the french company solar euromed signed an agreement with sudan to build and run solar power plants over the next decade .
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france’s leading technology group solar euromed sas ( dijon , france ) has kicked - off construction of the first concentrated solar power ( csp ) plant in france .
marc benmarraze , chairman of solar euromed , said sudan was well placed to use solar energy , but he cautioned over the country ' s conflict - ridden history .
solar euromed develops technological solutions based on the concept of direct steam generation , using simplified structures that collect and concentrate the sun’s irradiation .
the project will target producing 2000 megawatts of electricity over the next 10 years using concentrated solar power to generate electricity across the country , a statement from the french solar euromed company said .
solar euromed announced that it has entered into an agreement with sudan for the development , construction and operation of a 2000 mw solar power plants program that will be implemented over the next decade .
day two of the event commenced with david itskhokine the technology leader for solar euromed and he gave an excellent presentation on csp technologies worldwide , introducing the basic principles . he went on to talk about the global outlook of csp , looking at the roadmap for solar technologies and complementarities between pv & csp . he finished his presentation by speaking about solar euromed .
alba nova 1 is a 12 mw linear fresnel technology concentrated solar power plant located in corsica based on an innovative technology developed by solar euromed and its scientific partners . this is the first modern solar thermal power plant to obtain a building permit in france .
solar euromed , a french leader in concentrated solar power , developer of the alba nova program located in the heart of the corsica island in france , is a csp technology provider and an integrated developer of concentrated solar power plants thanks to an extensive experience in managing the lifecycle of power plant and solar energy technology and equipments .
france’s leading technology group solar euromed sas ( dijon , france ) has kicked - off construction of the first concentrated solar power ( csp ) plant in france . located at the ghisonaccia commune in the french island of corsica .
solar euromed is a french private company providing innovative solutions in the field of concentrated solar power ( csp ) . its proprietary technology is based on the concept of direct steam generation and linear fresnel reflectors , using simplified structures that collect and concentrate the sun’s irradiation to produce energy . solar euromed’s csp technology is implemented in a pilot plant in the south of france , and will be scaled up in the alba nova 1 plant in corsica .
solar euromed is an award - winning innovative solar csp specialist company dealing with first - of - kind infrastructure projects and engaging in the full life cycle of innovative solar technologies . a french leader in concentrating solar power ( csp ) technology , the company offers innovative solutions for the design , construction , and maintenance solar boilers integrated to solar thermal power plants or industrial plants with thermal energy demand . these solutions can be coupled with efficient and cost - effecitve thermal energy storage systems .
solar euromed , a french pioneering company in concentrating solar power ( csp ) , announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with the ministry of energy and mining of the republic of sudan for the development , construction and operation of a 2000 mw solar power plants program that will be implemented over the next decade .
on corsica , for example , the linear fresnel csp plant developer solar euromed , of dijon , is working on france’s largest solar thermal project , the 12 - megawatt alba nova 1 , which should have one hour’s worth of thermal storage when it goes live later this year .
the sudanese government is not financing solar euromed ' s 10 - billion - dollar project . the company , which is eying two projects in darfur , wants to finance it with partners and make a profit by selling the energy .
sunpower leads among solar firms for green desalination . sunpower’s solar panels require the least land – 0 . 8 km2 for a typical plant that produces 540 , 000 m3 of freshwater daily . in comparison , esolar needs 2 . 4 km2 and solar euromed’s system takes up 3 . 6 km2 . sunpower’s pv technology powering ro achieves a cost of $ 0 . 78 / m3 .
alba nova 1 won the national solar tender launched by the french government , and was awarded a guaranteed tariff for its solar energy production during 20 years .
“forward osmosis ( fo ) , coupled with thermal solar , is another promising technology that can challenge incumbent photovoltaic solar and reverse osmosis ( ro ) ,
he added .
solar energy to electric power performance : design point 14 % . annual 10 % .
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76 percent of new electric generating capacity in the u . s . in q1 2014 came from solar
french minister delphine batho for ecology , sustainable development and energy , announced the outcome of the national solar tender launched by the french regulatory commission of energy for the implementation of solar power plants above 250 kw .
, and these regions can be prime targets for green desalination with energy sources like solar and wave power .
by harnessing clean solar power impoverished sudan could be setting a global example in a world worried about climate change .
the company ' s first project will produce at least 150 megawatts with up to a third generated by solar power .
solar panels sit on the roof of sunpower corporation in richmond , california march 18 , 2010 . reuters / kim white
uwe beikufner , senior business development manager delivered the second siemen’s presentation . his presentation was based on ‘solutions for solar machine builders and solar production lines’ and informed delegates of the fact that huge investments in renewable energy technology can generate great business opportunities . h also introduced siemens tradition and expertise in the solar energy and the delegates were impressed by his detail and listened to him intently .
“we are talking about sustainable , green , solar energy which is not the case here at the moment , ” he said .
the plan , he said , was to develop solar energy in regions not linked to the national grid , such as north darfur .
lux research evaluated solar and wave power for desalination and six startups that offer state - of - the - art technologies . among their findings :
noppen would like to extend a special thanks to all the excellent speakers at the event including karlheinz brust , technical director of krempel gmbh , kay rehberg , managing director of , decker anlagenbau gmbh and chen xiaogao manager of product of samil power co . ltd , zhang lingjun , vice president of canadian solar inc , jia yangang , director of china electric equipment nanjing solar research institute and xie xiaotuo , presidentof sky solar new energy institute .
alba nova 1 , a 12 mw demonstration plant located in corsica , will be the first and largest single operating solar thermal power plant in france .
other notable speakers at the conference included siemens who gave two presentations at the event . the first one being ’plant wide integrated solutions” for solar industry from stefan lais , senior manager of solar & glass for siemens and his presentation was divided into two parts . the first part concentrated on high quality polysilicon production and the second part on highly reliable factory management control solutions . he also gave the delegates an interesting us and overview of siemens in glass and solar . the delegates enjoyed his presentation very much and particularly found his introduction of plant - wide integrated solutions both for polysilicon and for solar and semiconductor fabs interesting .
one of the first speakers on day one was alan rosling the chairman of kiran energy ; his presentation was based on solar energy development in india . he described to the delegates how india’s energy supply is lagging in terms of economic growth resulting in a significant power deficit . he pointed out that india is primarily dependant on coal‐fired thermal power for electricity generation , which means there is a high potential for solar energy development in india . his speech was highly detailed and the delegates appreciated his informative knowledge on the national solar missions , state solar policies and regulatory framework of indian solar industry . in the last part of his speech , he introduced kiran energy to the delegates and showed their projects causing a lot interest amongst the delegates who asked him a number of questions after his presentation .
driven by strong year - over - year growth in the utility and residential markets , the united states installed 1 , 330 megawatts of solar photovoltaics ( pv ) in the first quarter of 2014 . according to gtm research and the solar energy industries association’s q1 2014 u . s . solar market insight report , the u . s . installed 232 megawatts of residential pv , exceeding the non - residential ( commercial ) market’s 225 megawatts for the first time in the history of the report .
also on day one of the conference a panel discussion occurred about the ‘future developments of china’s solar industry’ . the panel included dai yuan , meng xiangan , alan rosling , shi dinghuan , and gao jifan . they discussed about how government policies , manufactures strategies and developers from outside china effect the challenging situation in china’s solar industry .
“solar energy is now generating enough clean , reliable and affordable electricity to effectively power 3 million american homes , while creating thousands of new jobs nationwide and pumping nearly $ 15 billion a year into the u . s . economy , ” said seia president and ceo rhone resch . “solar is also providing a big boost for our environment .
“sudan is in the zone known as the solar belt , where there is a direct normal radiation that is one of the world ' s strongest , ” benmarraze said .
with a total of 857 megawatts expected to be completed by year’s end , 2014 is on pace to be the largest year in history for concentrated solar power ( csp ) .
reliance power’s 125 mw ste project , located at jaisalmer district , rajasthan , india , was successfully connected to the grid in november 2014 . it is the largest solar thermal power plant in asia and also the world’s largest ste project based on clfr technology . this ste plant is part of the first phase of an ambitious indian program , the jawaharlal nehru national solar mission , which aims to install 22 , 000 mw of solar power capacity by 2022 . this project’s 125 mw can generate up to 280 gwh of electricity every year .
6 - the ps10 tower at solnova solar power station ( spain ) erected in southern spain near seville , planta solar 10 ( ps10 ) was the first commercial tower concentrating solar power plant to be commissioned in europe , in 2007 . with a total surface of 120m2 , its 624 movable mirrors , called heliostats , concentrate the sun’s rays onto the top of a 155 m tower , generating 11 mw of power . ps20 , another tower plant at the same site , has been delivering 20 mw of power since 2009 , with a 160 m tower facing 1 , 255 heliostats . less than three kilometers away , three parabolic trough power plants with a total power of 150 mw went online at the solnova solar complex in 2010 .
rajasthan sun technique energy , a wholly owned subsidiary of reliance power , was awarded the contract to build a 250 mw ste project in april 2012 . the innovative cflr technology for the project , provided by areva solar ( us subsidiary of areva sa , france ) , is simple in design , requires less land and is more efficient than other solar thermal technologies available .
q1 2014 was the largest quarter ever for concentrating solar power ( csp ) , due to the completion of the 392 - megawatt ( ac ) ivanpah project and the genesis solar project’s second 125 - megawatt ( ac ) phase . with a total of 857 megawatts expected to be completed by year’s end , 2014 is on pace to be the largest year in history for csp .
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“solar accounted for 74 percent of all new u . s . electric capacity installed in q1 2014 , further signaling the rapidly increasing role that solar is playing in the energy market , ” said shayle kann , senior vice president at gtm research . “expect to see a resurgence in the non - residential market , combined with continued incremental residential growth , throughout the rest of this year . ”
prices of ppa that will make projects feasible : between 13 and 20 c€ / kwh depending on the level of solar radiation , size of the plant , capacity factor , financial conditions , etc .
the 14 , 800 megawatts of solar currently installed in the u . s . can generate enough pollution - free electricity to displace 18 billion pounds of coal or 1 . 8 billion gallons of gasoline . that’s the equivalent of removing 3 . 5 million passenger cars off our roads and highways . for states trying to meet new , enhanced air quality standards , solar can be a real game - changer . ”
“the hydro power may contribute to 20 to 25 per cent at maximum . the rest will come from other sources , all renewable energy including biofuel , solar energy , gas and maybe even nuclear energy . ”
benmarraze said that would fund the building of three solar power plants in each of the three darfur states with a total capacity of 250 megawatts . he hoped these initial projects would be finished by 2013 / 2014 .
more than 200 mw of lfr plants are currently operating or under construction . after a first pilot scale application in australia , a few new pilot plants were developed and tested in spain and the united states . in 2012 , the first commercial 30 mw puerto - errado 2 plant began operating in spain . france has already constructed two linear fresnel pilot plants and is currently building two additional commercial plants with this technology . sized 9 mw and 12 mw , and named llo and alba nova 1 , these plants are being built by cnim and solar euromed , respectively . in australia , two plants are currently operating with this technology , sized 6 mw and 9 . 3 mw . a 44 mw plant is also under construction at kogan creek . in india , reliance power has completed and connected to the grid a 125 mw compact linear fresnel reflector plant , designed and constructed by areva solar . ( see case study dhursar )
there are almost more than 200 mw of lfr plants in operation or under construction . after a first pilot scale application in australia , a few new pilot plants were developed and tested in spain and the united states . in 2012 , the first commercial 30 mw puerto - errado 2 plant began operating in spain . france has already constructed two lfr pilot plants and is currently building two additional commercial plants with this technology . sized 9 mw and 12 mw , and named llo and alba nova 1 , these plants are being built by cnim and solar euromed , respectively . in australia , two plants are currently operating with this technology , sized 6 mw and 9 . 3 mw . a 44 mw plant is also under construction at kogan creek . in india , reliance power has completed and connected to the grid a 125 mw compact lfr plant , designed and constructed by areva solar , in november 2014 ( see case study dhursar ) .
4 - the ain beni mathar hybrid solar and fossil fuel power plant ( morocco ) the ain beni mathar site in morocco is one of only five hybrid solar power plants in the world . its 56 rows of parabolic troughs supply 20 mw of power that is used during the day to superheat the water vapor produced by the steam cycle of a combined cycle gas power plant with an output of 450 mw . unlike the other plants mentioned here , this one uses solar energy as its secondary rather than primary resource . in the next few years , morocco intends to take advantage of its exceptional solar potential to reduce its high dependence on imported hydrocarbons while limiting its greenhouse gas emissions . in may 2003 , construction began on a 160 mw parabolic trough power plant near ouarzazate , due to go online in 2015 . an extension scheduled by 2020 will raise its total capacity to 500 mw .
“so our idea is turning yellow to green , through the use of solar energy for pumping because there is a lot of underground water in all these areas , so we can change the picture dramatically , ” he said .
khartoum ( reuters ) - sudan signed a 1 . 25 billion euro deal with a private french company on wednesday to build three solar power plants in the war - torn darfur region , a step forward in sustainable clean energy .
he was shortly followed by gao jifan , chairman and ceo of trina solar . his presentation was highly anticipated by all the delegates and he did not disappoint ! he spoke to the delegates about the initial worldwide development of the pv industry and mentioned how trina solar actively work with partners in the industry during the time of a price clash across the value chain . he went on to speak about the challenges that the pv industry is facing and that the most important thing is innovation . furthermore , he gave some examples concerningtrina solar , the problems they are facing and how they will deal with them . at the end of his presentation he gave some outlook on the regional market worldwide . .
slide show introduction : iin 2013 , more than 90 % of the world’s concentrating solar plants that are used to generate electricity rely on parabolic trough concentrators , the first such technology to have become commercially available . however , the proportion of concentrating solar power towers is expected to rise in the coming decades , because they can reach higher temperatures ( 500°c / 932°f , compared with 400° / 752°f for cylindro - parabolic mirrors ) and offer much greater heat storage potential . power plants using a variant of parabolic trough concentrators called fresnel mirrors are also gaining ground . the temperature reached is lower ( 300°c - 350°c / 572°f - 662°f ) , but the technology is more affordable for many “solar belt” countries .
new introductions and innovations came from zao monocrystal , ivan umrikhin , technical support engineer who firstly introduced monocrystal , its products and company history . he then went on to inform the delegate s about ai pastes which are the key factors for rear side passivation quality of screen printed solar cells as well as new monocrystal products for conventional design cells . at the end of the presentation he pointed out that ai pastes of monocrystal provides the customers with the opportunity of manufacturing cost effective green solar energy .
the united states’ solar market is off to a strong start in 2014 . gtm research and seia forecast 6 . 6 gigawatts of pv will be installed in the u . s . by the end of the year , up 39 percent over 2013 .
harnessing the sun ' s energy for vast regions such as war - torn darfur , which itself is the size of france , is costly . but the country ' s ministry of energy and mining believes that advances in solar technology will lower the costs .
took place on the 8th and 9th of march at the traders fudu hotel , changzhou , china . in attendance was around110 government officials , experts and scholars , senior executives , and professionals who gathered together to discuss the growth of the solar energy industry .
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day two came to a close with a speech from the conference chairman zhun ma who is an analyst for lux research . firstly , he did a market size and demand overview and stated that commercial market is the foundation of the solar industry . he pointed out that japan , china , india and u . s are gaining ground on europe . the delegates found his presentation highly interesting especially when he talked about the solar supply tracker and how asian share continues to rise in production across the entire value chain . at the end of his speech he informed delegates of the cost of goods sold and optimization of performance .
– solar photovoltaic energy has gradually immersed itself onto the forefront of the world’s energy stage due to its fine qualities of being unpolluted , sustainable and rich in storage . latest reports show that the chinese government has increased the country’s target for pv installations from 5gw to 10gw by 2015 . furthermore , their installation targets for 2020 have shot up to 50gw from 20gw .
this page provides information on augustin fresnel 1 , a concentrating solar power ( csp ) pilot project , with data organized by background , participants , and power plant configuration . augustin fresnel 1 is a linear fresnel reflector ( lfr ) project . located in targassonne in the south of france , augustin fresnel 1 began construction in august 2011 and entered in operations in january 2012 .
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also on the morning of day two , federico tabja trade commissioner for prochile shanghai took to the stage and spoke about the advantages and opportunities of chile . during his presentation he said that electricity demand is set to double every 10 years and gave us a table to show the demand projections . the remainder of his speech was based on the framework for solar energy and other sources of renewable energy in chile . other great speakers on day two of the event included jan napiorkowski , senior risk analyst for munich reinsurance hk . he spoke about green tech solutions and the availability of a wide range of solutions for the renewable energy sector . he also spoke in regards to solar performance warranty insurance for parks and made some comparisons . he ended his speech by showing the delegates the market trends and outlook for renewable energy financing .
this page provides information on alba nova 1 , a concentrating solar power ( csp ) demonstration project , with data organized by background , participants , and power plant configuration . alba nova 1 is the first linear fresnel reflector ( lfr ) power plant in france . located in ghisonaccia in corsica , alba nova 1 will enter in operations in 2014 . alba nova 1 will generate 12 megawatts of electricity at full output to help meet corsica peak demand .
using the sun as a free raw material , structures made out of metal and glass , and completely greenhouse gas emission - free , concentrated solar power is a sustainable and environmentally - friendly solution to produce a clean and renewable energy . the latest forecast of the international energy agency ( iea ) shows that this technology will experience a very steep growth in the coming years to reach up to 11 % of the world total electricity installed capacity by 2050 .
in the afternoon of day one rong gang , founder and general manager of suntrix solar spoke in regards to the challenges and opportunities of cpv in china and gave the delegates a general idea of suntrix including its history , current position and products . he also introduced hcpv , the third - generation of photovoltaic technology and explained how it works , what’s it advantages and which companies are focusing this area . after his presentation he answered a number of questions from the inquisitive delegates .
“the solar program in sudan may well become a new world - class model by integrating renewable energy resources in the surrounding land while producing dispatchable electricity and water . and it could easily be extended to countries with similar climates . we expect that it will provide a mean of meeting the urgent demand for food in the region by creating suitable land for agricultural production . going beyond the necessary humanitarian assistance , it offers sudanese people a sustainable solution to contribute to their own development . ” commented dr omer mohammed kheir , secretary general of the ministry of energy and mining of the republic of sudan .
in the fresnel plants linear reflectors concentrate the sun into an absorber tube quite similar to the parabolic trough plants . as the concentration factor is smaller than in parabolic trough plants lower temperatures are normally achieved in the heat transfer fluid . that is why most of the plants which have been designed until know has chosen saturated steam as the only working fluid in both the solar field and the turbine . this concept claims to be cheaper than the parabolic trough , but it has lower optical and thermodynamic efficiency and it is not so suitable for storing energy in molten salt tanks . in europe , 2 plant based on the fresnel principle is currently operating ( in total 31 . 4 mw ) and another one have been announced ( 12 mw ) .
linear fresnel reflectors ( lfr ) are also based on solar collector rows or loops . however , in this case , the parabolic shape is achieved by almost flat linear facets . the radiation is reflected and concentrated onto fixed linear receivers mounted over the mirrors , combined or not with secondary concentrators . one of the advantages of this technology is its simplicity and the ability to use low cost components . direct saturated steam systems with fixed absorber tubes have been operated at an early stage of use with lfr technology . this technology eliminates the need for htf and heat exchangers . increasing the efficiency depends on superheating the steam . superheated steam up to 500°c has been demonstrated at pilot plant scale and the first large commercial superheated lfr plant has recently begun operation .
7 - the gemasolar power tower ( spain ) commissioned in 2011 near seville with an output of 20 mw , gemasolar is spain’s third and most recent tower power plant . its 2 , 650 pivoting mirrors , each with a reflecting surface of 120m2 , concentrate the sun’s radiation onto the top of a 140 m tower where the heat transfer fluid , consisting of molten salts , can reach a temperature of 500°c ( 932°f ) . gemasolar ' s molten salt tanks can produce energy for up to 15 hours in the absence of sunlight , making it the world’s first solar power plant to supply electricity around the clock with no other energy sources ( gas , fuel oil , coal ) — at least in the summer ( the rest of the year , the plant operates about 20 hours a day ) .
1 - the segs complex of nine parabolic trough power plants ( us ) the solar electric generating systems ( segs ) complex consists of nine parabolic trough power plants commissioned between 1984 and 1990 in the mojave desert of california ( us ) . as of june 2013 , this complex , the oldest of its type in the world , was still the most powerful , with an installed capacity of 354 mw . placed end to end , its more than 900 , 000 mirror assemblies ( modules ) and absorber tubes would cover a distance of 370 km ( 229 miles ) . about 3 , 000 mirrors ( 0 . 0 , 3 % ) are broken by the wind every year . along with absorber tubes , they are usually replaced with more recent technologies to prevent the plants from becoming obsolete . an automatic washing system removes sand from the reflecting surfaces at regular intervals , thus ensuring the highest possible energy yield .
the first two projects of respectively 100 mw and 150 mw are expected to enter in operations by 2013 / 2014 . with an opportunity to provide affordable power and water supply to several affected sudanese regions , including the darfur region , both projects will contribute to the stabilization and the development of the sudanese population .
the first wind power generation is planned in mid 2011 , to be installed along the coast of the red sea in phases of 100 mw each . the construction is part of an ambitious expansion plan by the nec , which will reach 17 , 000 mw in 2030 from 1000 mw in 2007 . wind energy has considerable resources in sudan . experience in wind energy in sudan was started since 1950s , where 250 small wind turbines had been installed in el gezira .
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khartoum , march 27 spread across central africa as the continent ' s largest country , sudan plans to exploit the relentless saharan sun to power its underdeveloped regions and green its deserts .
“the costs are high compared to other conventional energy resources but we think that with the technology advances going on there will be a substantial decrease , ” the ministry ' s secretary general , omar mohammed kheir , told afp .
sudan is the continent ' s fifth largest oil producer three fifths of its product is exported to asia and is multiplying its hydroelectric projects along the nile .
but conventional energy sources alone will not meet the increasing demand of this country of 40 million people .
“our country is developing very , very fast and we think there is a need for more electricity . that is why we have a master plan to generate about 20 , 000 megawatts within the coming 20 years , ” kheir said .
sudan has already launched a plant to produce biofuels , with a target of two million litres in two years .
the agreement , though in its basic stages , could be a first step in ambitious plans to green the deserts in northern sudan and north darfur .
“in this region , desertification has happened , ” said osama rayis with the african city of technology , which is linked to the ministry of technology .
“it is very difficult to use fossil - based energy there because transportation is a problem , ” he said . but costs stand in the way .
“our problem is the lack of funds . so we are trying to work it out , ” he said . “we are trying to market these projects for the parties , the government , the international community , ngos . ”
investing in the conflict ridden country , which went from a two - decade civil war between the north and the south to a devastating war in darfur , is risky .
sudan “has its own political risks , ” said benmarraze , adding it was necessary to take it “step by step” rather than try to secure the full 10 - billion needed for the project . —afp
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“this is a vision in terms of producing electricity but also regarding the rural areas , the need for pumping water for agriculture and food , ” the company ceo marc benmarraze told reuters .
“it will be 1 . 2 billion euros investment over hopefully not the next 10 years but probably in the next five or six years , ” he said in khartoum .
he added his company was in talks with european and arab investors to fund the initial 1 . 25 billion euro project with 400 million - 500 million euro of capital , which would offer competitive returns . he did not give further details .
sudan relies on diesel engines or hydroelectric projects for most of its electricity . the system is unstable in much of the country and blackouts are common .
darfur , in the seventh year of a low - level insurgency , has little development outside the main towns . water pumps are a major problem in the arid region .
the ongoing strength of the residential sector and volatility in the non - residential market spurred this historic milestone . despite the dip in non - residential installations , gtm research and seia expect the market to rebound and exceed the residential market in 2014 annual pv installations .
not to be outdone by the success of the residential sector , the utility pv market continued its dominance , growing 171 percent between q1 2013 and q1 2014 . with 873 megawatts installed , it accounted for two - thirds of total installations during the quarter . large - scale projects that were under contracts and negotiations in the period 2010 - 2012 are now becoming a reality .
cumulative operating pv capacity stood at 13 , 395 megawatts ( dc ) , with 482 , 000 individual systems on - line as of the end of q1 2014 .
gtm research and seia forecast that pv installations will reach 6 . 6 gigawatts in 2014 , up 39 percent over 2013 and nearly double the market size in 2012
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the stockholm challenge 2008 features a six category award for ict for development projects . the best projects will win the prestigious stockholm challenge trophies and receive a 5 . 000 euro stipend .
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the battery maker saft , for example , is winning orders for battery packs everywhere from the arctic circle to the moon . but one of its most important orders so far this year is a 520 - kilowatt - hour , 1 - megawatt lithium - ion battery system for the tokyo electric power company subsidiary takaoka toko co . on niijima , a japanese island in the philippine sea .
the system , part of a five - year demonstration project , marks saft’s debut in the japanese market . it will “highlight the technical challenges ( such as expected electric power quality and grid management ) that need addressing when renewable energies - - especially wind generation - - are associated with electric power systems , ” according to the company .
saft’s experience with island projects was an important factor in winning the bid . the battery manufacturer won a multi - million - euro energy storage contract for the french island of réunion over a year ago .
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the installation was the largest of 16 projects awarded in 2012 by the french regulator for a total of 50 megawatts of pv production capacity coupled with storage in corsica and the french overseas departments , saft said .
it was not saft’s first foray into island energy storage . in 2008 the company announced a two - year project to test an 11 - kilowatt - hour lithium - ion battery system linked to pv on guadeloupe , in the caribbean . the project has since been decommissioned .
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swift air limited was an airline based in lilongwe , malawi .

it was a privately owned airline that operated regional passenger services .

its main base was at kamuzu international airport .

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not worried about air malawi who seem like a good bunch . looking for info on swift air malawi
► malawi : swift air grounded by courts as government mulls air malawi ' s future following huge losses .
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swift air chief executive officer , louise hanne , could reportedly not be reached for comment .
air malawi began operations as a subsidiary of central african airways and later became independent as the national airline of malawi . air malawi operated regional and domestic flights from blantyre .
hi everyone , does anyone know who is leasing or going into partnership with swift air malawi using a 737 ? please pm me . cheers
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lilongwe based swift air is owned by african flying boats . equipped initially with a single beechcraft 1900d with four more planned to follow , swift air commute between blantyre and lilongwe to destinations on lake malawi such as monkey bay , salima and nkhata bay .
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swift air owes adl alone k700 , 000 in unpaid rentals , according to adl business development manager ali chiwoko .
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the malawi institution of engineers ( mie ) recently called on government to make a concrete stand on air malawi if the country ' s air transport sector is to be revamped .
nyassa air taxi is by far the preferred choice to fly guests in and around malawi .
in july 2013 , air malawi signed an agreement with ethiopian airlines as a new partner . air malawi flew to many destinations including blantyre , dar es salaam , harare , johannesburg , lilongwe and lusaka . air malawi ' s fleet consisted of atr 42s and boeing 737s .
“the debt with air malawi rose to millions and she decided again to use independent travel agents to book our customers on air malawi flights but she has failed to pay them too . ”
swift air is a privately owned airline operating flights between johannesburg , blantyre and lilongwe . it operates a boeing 737 aircraft .
operations at private airline , swift air in malawi have been halted after sheriffs impounded the company’s property in lilongwe for unpaid debt believed to be in millions of kwacha .
air malawi flies small propeller planes between the three big cities of lilongwe , mzuzu and blantyre .
click here to see a route map of air malawi ' s services in the ' 70s .
privately owned malawian airline swift air has been grounded by the malawian courts and had its property in lilongwe attached over outstanding rental fees and monies owed to air malawi , the airport development limited ( adl ) , and various independent travel agents .
malawi’s swift air will begin operating a new south african route from the 21st february 2012 offering cheap fares and a regular schedule . great news for tourists , malawians and south africans alike !
malawi’s capital city , lilongwe , has been a major international gateway into the country because the main international airport is in the city . this airport connects malawi to various destinations such as johannesburg - south africa , nairobi – kenya , and dubai . airlines that are useful for accessing malawi from another country are air malawi ( the national carrier ) and swift air , amongst a few others .
swift air started a promising alternative to the beleaguered air malawi on the domestic and regional routes , and its not clear why the company has run aground . it had a fleet of one embraer emb 120 brasilia and was semi - leasing a dc9 .
swift air chief executive officer mrs . louise hahn - perepeczko could not be reached for a comment amid reports she was in south africa or uk .
currently they service lilongwe , mzuzu , karonga and blantyre but many more routes are in the pipeline . swift air is the preferred carrier for many of the local and international corporations that work in malawi .
swift air launched services from lilongwe to karonga in april last year and launched flights to johannesburg in february . the airline also flies to blantyre and mzuzu .
the airline was taken over by malawi airlines which began operations in 2014 . click here for malawi airlines flights
swift f . 1s of 56 squadron in 1954 ; m . j . f . bowyer
malawi is internationally known for the friendliness of the malawians and air malawi has a slogan ,
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which is true to the spirit of the country .
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in swift move to liberalise the country’s air industry , mozambique civil aviation institute ( iacm ) has authorised seven foreign companies , including ethiopian airlines and malawi airways to operate domestic routes for the first time ever , as the southern african nation moves to liberalise the air industry , apa can report on wednesday .
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the previous international departure tax of usd30 is now included in the air fare .
the press has confirmed that the airline owes its landlord – airport development limited ( adl ) , air malawi and independent travel agents millions of kwacha .
hi there swift air have been operating domestically in malawi since april this year . they have 1x b1900d and a bae jetstream recently joined the fleet . they have taken up competition with air malawi on lilongwe - blantyre and are doing quite well . i believe they have a full a . o . c so any of the issues that faced nyasa express are not a factor for swift air . actually , nyasa express is operating again under the ulendo airlink brand , in partnership with cfa charters from south africa . they are flying a c210 and a c208b , mainly charters within the region . hope this helps !
mtchungula passed away last year and air malawi is currently on the brink of bankruptcy and only barely keeping 1 a / c ( the 1993 atr 42 ) airborne . sad times for malawi aviation . should have sold and privatized a few years ago . swift air not doing much better , still haven ' t received their full malawi aoc and have been operating a variety of leased aircraft since april last year . high fuel costs , low yields usually spell the end for any carrier .
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nyassa air taxi has a shuttle service from usd280 per person from mfuwe to lilongwe .
a4o - vl with air ceylon titles taxiing past omani a4o - ab at heathrow .
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the later gulf air scheme seen in dubai in 1978 . photo by g . hall
malawi is celebrating two new airlines which have taken to the skies this summer . both malawian owned and managed , ulendo airlink and swift air are operating scheduled flights connecting the country’s major tourism and commercial centres , to meet the needs of both business and leisure travellers .
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4 . i have been reading mixed messages ( good and bad ) about swift air . to your knowlege , are the flights reliable ie on time , or at least flying the day they are supposed to ? difficult to say - they have recently teamed with air malawi to share flights so they are becoming more reliable - best to have back up option !
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swift air is a privately owned airline in malawi . they offer a reliable , efficient and safe service with a smile . all aircraft are twin engined turbine aircraft to fulfill companies ' corporate policies on air travel . highly qualified , mature pilots are assisted in the cabin by friendly and well trained cabin crew who look after all the needs and safety of the passengers .
4 . i have been reading mixed messages ( good and bad ) about swift air . to your knowlege , are the flights reliable ie on time , or at least flying the day they are supposed to ?
with devaluation , our traffic has gone down as less and less people are able to travel ,
said air malawi ' s director of marketing tony chimpukuso wednesday .
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prior to its grounding swift air operated domestically between lilongwe , blantyre , mzuzu , karonga with a single regional flight operated to johannesburg , south africa whilst their fleet consisted of a south african leased mcdonnell douglas dc - 9 ( zs - gau ? ) , an embraer 120 ( 9j - ryl ) and a beechcraft 1900d . all of have either been returned to their respective owners or grounded as a result of the financial crisis at swift air .
swift air ' s aircraft all follow the manufacturer ' s maintenance programmes and there is never any compromise on safety . they have their own engineering department for day to day maintenance but all major overhauls are done by outside professional companies .
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air malawi is a regional airline , owned by the government of malawi , which affords access to this remarkable country as well as providing the main air link between the nation ' s capital , lilongwe and the country ' s second largest city , blantyre . unusually for a national carrier the airline in not based in the capital but instead from its hub in blantyre .
hi all , air malawi is no more , a new company in association with ethiopian is due to be formed but hasnt happened yet . there are currently no flights between lilongwe and blantyre
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an employee who held a senior position at the company but spoke on strict condition of anonymity told zodiak that the ceo left two months ago amid pressure from the debtors . “when all our planes were suspended two months ago due to financial challenges , the owner decided to continue selling tickets and in turn use air malawi to fly the customers , ” said the employee adding ; “the debt with air malawi rose to millions and she decided again to use independent travel agents to book our customers on air malawi flights but she has failed to pay them too . ”
axa malawi ( 00 265 1 874254 ; urltoken ) runs a premium non - stop , air - conditioned coach between blantyre and lilongwe twice daily ( four hours ; 3 , 500 malawi kwacha / £13 ) as well as more rustic stopping services running all over the country .
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founded in january 2011 , the airline was seen as a viable alternative to the unreliable parastatal air malawi , whose own future has been called into doubt over heavy continuous annual losses , which for the year 2011 , amounted to mwk1 . 1billion . the losses have been attributed to air malawi ' s continued use of leased aircraft for operations ; a reliable if very expensive way to operate .
booking staff can be contacted by email or via the website . as well as a head office in lilongwe swift air also has offices at kamuzu international airport , lilongwe , chileka international airport , blantyre , mzuzu airport , mzuzu and karonga airport , karonga .
agree on the above - bus would be best option - due to fuel issues and you will also have a drop off car hire cost too . or you could arrange a private road transfer - email info @ urltoken for a quot . swift air and air malawi might be an option - again email the above address to find out latest time table etc . if you need accommodation in blantyre - check out these options www . urltoken / hotels - in - blantyre
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and we are still waiting for the new government to state their position on air malawi . the previous government was not interested in us . they just wanted us to close down ,
h e said .
malawi had already regularly been visited by eaa and bua vc10s when air malawi bought g - asiw off british caledonian . operating in a bright red livery it was the flagship of the company for several years until in 1979 it was deemed beyond economic use . stored for several years at bournemouth ( hurn ) it eventually flew home to malawi where it was left to decay , eventually being scrapped in 1994 .
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air ceylon never owned its own vc10 but operated services from colombo to london using boac vc10s which were allocated on availability . in december 1977 a4o - vl was leased from gulf air for the same purpose . after the lease , in january 1978 , a4o - vl was returned to gulf air but probably never flew another route for them as the aircraft was sold to the raf in the same year and the photo on the right shows it stored with the air ceylon titles still present .
as a school boy i watched the swift fly from chilbolton . a few years later some of the airframes were at raf st athan being used for trade training .
western - standard hotels can be found in blantyre , lilongwe , zomba and mzuzu , as well as along the shores of lake malawi . the lake malawi resort hotels cater primarily to international tourists .
it is the widespread highlands and forests that provide the most impressive of the malawi ' s varied scenery . up where the air is fresh and cool are clear mountain streams , heaths , rolling montane grassland and evergreen forests .
the airline’s domestic service timetable compliments existing routes already offered by the national carrier , air malawi with connections to international flights from kamuzu international to johannesburg , nairobi and addis ababa . ulendo airlink is also available to quote for private charters .
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malawi has been known for years as
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, and malawians are known for their friendliness and hospitality . malawi is not known as a particularly dangerous travel destination for western foreigners and expatriates .
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according to the report , operations were halted after sheriffs impounded the company’s property in lilongwe for unpaid debt , believed to be in the region of millions of kwacha , owed to its landlord , airport development limited , air malawi and independent travel agents .
malawi ' s largest tertiary education structure at present is the university of malawi which is made up of chancellor college located in the heart of zomba , blantyre polytechnic in chichiri and college of medicine . bunda college of agriculture and kamuzu college of nursing are located in lilongwe . there is also mzuzu university in the northern part of malawi .
i worked on swifts camberas hunters javelins when i was posted to cmu raf laarbruch . i have still got a scaar on my head going under the wing of a leaking swift in the hanger
air malawi operates a fleet of four aircraft on a route network including six destinations including one domestic destination , lilongwe and four international ones : johannesburg ( south africa ) , harare ( zimbabwe ) , dar es salaam ( tanzania ) and lusaka ( zambia ) .
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if you are coming into malawi from mozambique , you can as well use train transport from nampula in mozambique to arrive at the train station at blantyre in malawi . another alternative is boarding a ferry at the either cobue or metangula port in mozambique to arrive at likoma island of malawi . if you are entering from zambia , then board a car at the zambian border of mchinji and use the road route to lilongwe city of malawi . public buses are available in lusaka - zambia , mbeya - karonga route in tanzania , and dar es salaam in tanzania , which will take you to lilongwe , karonga , or mzuzu in malawi .
56 squadron received their first swift f . 1s on the 13th of february 1954 , though the aircraft had numerous restrictions placed upon them with regards to gun firing , top speed and service ceiling . in spite of this , the swift still holds the honour of being the first british built swept - wing jet fighter into raf service . numerous accidents resulted in the grounding of all swifts in late august , and 56 squadron ' ground itself to a halt ' . the central fighter establishment said that it was unlikely that the swift would ever be a suitable fighter . when f . 2s replaced the f . 1s a few days later ( 30th august ) , the restrictions were relaxed , but two aircraft were then lost in pitch - up accidents and the swift fleet was once again grounded . by march of 1955 the raf had had quite enough of the swift and the order was given to withdraw them from service . the major problem was the type was completely incapable of combat at altitudes beyond 40 , 000 ft - it had neither the manouevrability , endurance or reliability required .
travelling around malawi’s tourist attractions takes you to a variety of destinations that makes touring in malawi a memorable holiday event . cape maclear is a fine destination for sandy beach fun in the beautiful natural surroundings of the cape that juts into the large malawi lake . likoma and chisumulu islands are also interesting places to visit . liwonde national park houses a variety of wildlife species like the eagles and the african elephants . apart from sightseeing all these attractions , there are fun activities you can indulge in , like boat riding in lake malawi , water sports , nature trekking , mountain biking , and culture indulgence by visiting villages to understand the local malawi culture blend .
zomba is the old colonial capital of malawi and is noted for its british colonial architecture , the university of malawi , and the remarkable zomba plateau which rises immediately west of the city . while in zomba , visit the extensive market , purchase fabric and handicrafts .
malawi is a tourist destination in africa popular for bearing africa’s third largest lake , lake malawi . malawi is situated in east africa , next to mozambique , tanzania , and zambia . malawi is an independent of friendly people , rich cultural heritage , and a wide variety of attractions that make the country one of the top tourist destinations among south african countries . english is the official language in malawi , while chichewa is the local tongue spoken and common in most remote and urban centers of the country . the geographical scenery of the country is mostly a plateau landscape , and it experiences an alternating warm and rainy season , to a cool and dry season .
trains are no longer running in malawi . minibuses are doing all the stretches of road , and you can catch trains in mozambique .
back in , i think , 1956 , s a teenager , i had the priviledge of working on the swift at the supermarine factory at trowbridge . my job was to paint some evil smelling white solution inside the tailpipe . we also used compressed air drills . since i was ( and am ) ' keen ' on aircraft , the job was a pleasure . a beautiful ' plane ' .
the only beers you will generally find are brewed in blantyre by carlsberg , and it ' s products are available in restaurants and stores throughout the country . a normal carlsberg is known as a ' green ' , but also come as special brew , stout , classic , elephant , light or kuche kuche . you can also buy imported drinks such as heineken , kronenbourg , smirnoff ice , barcadi breezer and some ciders in certain bars . malawi also produces it ' s own spirits - notably malawi vodka , malawi gin , malawi rum , gold label brandy and the cane spirit powers . malawi gin & tonic is a very nice , popular expat drink in the country .
in central malawi , to the west of the lake , the nkhotakota wildlife reserve has 1 , 800sq km of woodland and grasses . experience the wildlife here by hiking and fly - camping . it has malawi ' s last lion population as well as elephant and leopard .
today a major operator , gulf air is partly indebted to the vc10 for its position on the market . initially leasing vc10s from boac , gulf air later bought them off the shelf when boac sold off their fleet of standard vc10s . five airframes were used and these formed the backbone of a large scale route structure expansion , although a4o - vl also spent some time being leased to air ceylon . after a hectic three year operation the vc10s were sold off again , this time going to the raf for conversion .
i worked on swifts camberas hunters javelins when i was posted to cmu raf laarbruch . i have still got a scaar on my head going under the wing of a leaking swift in the hanger . this was between 1961 - 1963
like most other former british colonies , traffic moves on the left in malawi with most cars having their steering wheel on the right . drink - driving is prohibited in malawi . it has a zero - tolerance rule meaning that a driver must not consume any alcohol at all .
and do they need an old air malawi skipper from years ago who has 10 , 000 hours 737 and loads of africa experience ? would give my right arm to go back and finish my career where i started , oh , and train the next generation along the way . pm me if you know anything , please !
malawi is a special place , with unique experiences around every corner . it is a landlocked country with by zambia to the northwest , tanzania to the northeast and mozambique to the south , southwest and southeast . as well as world famous walking safaris , the main attractions are the 365 mile long lake malawi and the world heritage site recognised chongoni rock art area . malawi may not be the first country to choose for a safari adventure but for your second , third or even fourth trip malawi’s national parks and wildlife reserves offer completely unspoilt wilderness and the absence of mass tourism .
air malawi which in the recent years had been dogged with a surmount of difficulty in its operations seems to be crawling back to serious business with a full force as it has just revamped its cargo services department at its offices at heathrow airport , london in the united kingdom ( uk ) with a an improved service delivery .
worked at cmu laarbruch 60 / 61 and travelled to jever to remove swift wings and rebush wing root bushes , seem to remember the bolts just fell out . also the wing was very phrone to fuel leaks was glad to see them replaced with hunters
malawi has a massive diversity of beautiful landscapes . the highest peaks in malawi touch 10 , 000 ft ( 3 , 000m ) while the lowest point is barely above sea level . this range of altitudes in a small area help to make the landscape of malawi one of the most varied in all africa . it is generally a green , lush country , with plateaux , highlands , forests , mountains , plains , escarpments and dramatic river valleys .
hi there , what option did you go with ? i ' m going to malawi next week & am considering flying into lilongwe & hiring a car .
as he is about to land , the camera quickly pans away to avoid filming one of the men who helped to suspend bushiri in the air to make it look as though he was floating .
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the rift valley is the dominant feature , providing the vast chasm that lake malawi fills , and extending to te south of the country following the shire river that drains the lake . the flatter areas of the rift valley in south malawi are home to some important wetlands , including elephant marsh , down in the lower shire valley .
with the raf having decided that the swift was a dead - end as a fighter , and with the hunter now entering widespread servicein this role , the swift ' s fortunes lay in what had been seen as a secondary role - reconnaissance . the fr . 5 was fitted with a lengthened nose housing cameras and this was finally a useful aircraft , and as it operated at medium to low level , the high altitude problems did not matter . from march 1956 ii ( ac ) squadron ( and later 79 squadron ) operated the fr . 5 in germany .
unfortunately many car rentals in southern africa do not allow you to enter malawi with their cars . you might have the best chances if you rent a car in zambia .
the swift fr . 5 actually did very well in the reconaissance role ; in 1957 and 1959 swifts actually won the nato ' royal flush ' reconaissance competition , conclusively beating off the best types other nations could offer , including the american ' s rf - 84 thunderflash . the punishing low - level reconaissance role proved to be no problem for the strong swift airframe , and no fatigue problems were encountered . it even became a popular aircraft with crews , something that would have amazed the crews of earlier variants . fr . 5s were eventually replaced by the hunter fr . 10 .
the viphya highlands - undulating hills swathed in evergreen forests - stretch north - south in north malawi and reach the edge of the rift valley . finally , in north malawi is the nyika plateau , a rolling whaleback grassland plateau unique in africa . much of this highest and most extensive high plateau surface in central africa is gazetted as the nyika national park .
the local currency is the malawi kwacha , symbolised mwk . the currency is freely convertible ( but impossible to get rid of outside malawi ) and , as of september 2016 , trades at around mwk729 to the us dollar , mwk819 to the euro and mwk971 to the pound sterling . forex will also be accepted by almost everybody , particularly for larger purchases .
the best time to visit malawi is during the dry season ( may to mid - november ) . exodus ( 0845 805 0140 ; urltoken ) has a 16 - day trip taking in liwonde and nkhotakota national parks , lake malawi , and zambia ' s south luangwa national park from £2 , 049 , including flights from heathrow , camping and most meals .
a proposed unarmed pr . 6 variant ( the type 550 ) was cancelled before production because of the reheat at altitude problems , but fourteen f . 7s were built ; these being equipped with radar in an extended nose cone and blue sky ( fairey fireflash ) beam - riding air - to - air missiles . while not used in raf squadron service , they provided valuable information to the guided weapon development squadron and were the first raf fighters to employ aams .
malawi ( chichewa : malaŵi ) is a country in africa , bordered by mozambique to the south and east , tanzania to the north , zambia to the west . lake malawi , the third largest lake in africa , runs along most of its eastern border . it ' s often described as the
warm heart of africa
, referring to the friendliness of the people .
luxury
buses , medium - sized buses , and minibuses all service malawi . they vary in comfort and price . vehicle condition can be very poor and road accidents are relatively common .
moving back to the swift programme proper , the second of the real swift ancestors was vv119 , the type 528 . very soon after its first flight on the 27th of march 1950 , it was modified to change the hated tailwheel undercarriage to a nosewheel arrangement ( though the twin tailwheels were retained as bumpers ) . other modifications were carried out ; longer , pointed nose ; kinked wing leading edge , larger fuselage diameter ( to accommodate an afterburning tailpipe ) , greater fuel capacity and provision for four cannon in the wings . in this form the aircraft was known as the type 535 , and this variation first flew on the 23rd of august 1950 .
the story of nigeria airways and the vc10 , and the crash of 5n - abd is well presented in scott henderson ' s
silent , swift , superb : the story of the vc10
. pages 88 - 93 , detailing the story of nigeria airways and the vc10 , including the crash , are reproduced on this page :
malawi’s people are its greatest asset - friendly , welcoming , colourful and vibrant . it ' s impossible to visit and not become engaged with the people , but there are now opportunities to spend time in real villages ( including staying overnight ) for a first - hand experience of the cultures , traditions and daily life . this is an option pretty much everywhere in malawi , and one well worth taking .
when searching for accommodation in malawi , you will facilities in the forms of lodging , hotel rooms , and camping sites . the hotels at lake malawi are of international standards and luxurious , hence they bear a dear charge for every day spent overnight in their hotel rooms . there are lodgings located within the wildlife region . the bua river lodge is located at the eastern side of the nkhotakota wildlife reserve .
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note that there are no direct buses from mbeya to malawi although scammers in mbeya bus station will tell you so , and sell you tickets . you must take a bus to the border and walk across .
one of the most interesting ways to get to know a country and its people , and which has become increasingly popular , is to volunteer . as volunteer you can support malawi in terms of community development , wildlife conservation or education . to get a broad overview of all the organizations that offer volunteer opportunities in malawi , you can search and compare the projects on a comparison platform [ 1 ] for international volunteer work .
nkhotakota on the shores of lake malawi in the central region , is where the explorer david livingston sat down with the swahili arab slave traders to attempt to negotiate an end to the slave trade . nkhotakota was a slave entrepot , from which slaves were ferried across lake malawi to the eastern shore to resume their travel over land to what is now the tanzanian coast . nkhotakota is a compact and fascinating town , old in its way and true to the ethnic diversity of this region of malawi . the place is renowned amongst the tourists for its unspoilt golden sandy beaches north of nkhotakota . it is home to several small family - run resorts .
crowded minibuses whizz between malawi ' s towns and villages on a leave - when - full basis . in rural areas , hopping a
bus
may mean sitting in the back of a pick - up truck .
when i started my raf apprenticeship at halton in 1957 , there was some swift airframes being broken up . during my later service , i spoke with fellow armourers who had worked on the thing . it was not well loved by them , mainly because the 30mm . cannon were prone to many technical stoppages when fired . basically , it was a lousy gun platform .
malawi ' s largest international airport is in lilongwe , although there are also some flights from blantyre to regional destinations . most travellers connect via johannesburg ( south africa ) , addis ababa ( ethiopia ) or nairobi ( kenya ) .
lake malawi is the perfect playground for snorkellers and novice divers . there are no powerful tides , and although crocodiles cruise malawi ' s rivers they are seldom spotted in the lake . what you are likely to see are cichlids . more than 1 , 000 species of this brilliant tropical freshwater fish make diving in parts of the lake like exploring a giant fish tank as vast numbers of fish of every hue dart in and out of underwater caves and canyons .
most of malawi ' s 15 million inhabitants are subsistence farmers . the main ethnic groups are : the chewa , in the south and central area ; the yao , in the south ; and the tumbuka in the north . to learn more head for the kungoni centre of culture and art ( 00 265 1 262706 ; urltoken ) , at mua parish , 160km south - east of lilongwe . it is dedicated to greater understanding of malawi ' s culture and history and houses an art gallery , carving workshop and museum .
cape maclear - laid back fishing village on the tip of a peninsula jutting out into the southern portion of lake malawi . the cape has excellent , sandy beaches and crystal - clear water perfect for swimming , and is a favourite among backpackers , boaters , and sun - seekers .
state carrier air malawi claims to be
africa ' s friendliest airline
, but its limited network covers only nearby countries . they have flights from blantyre to lilongwe and back , 7 days a week . three times a week they fly from both lilongwe and blantyre to johannesburg ( su , w & f ) . two times a week there is a flight to dar es salaam ( tanzania ) , from blantyre and lilongwe ( sun , thu ) . lusaka ( zambia ) is three times a week ( su , w & f ) and harare ( zimbabwe ) is also three times a week ( su , w & sa ) .
much of malawi is plateau , often reaching to 1 , 000m ( 3 , 000 ft ) , and the temperature in these highlands is moderate , with the hottest period occurring during the autumn rainy season and the coolest and chilliest in winter . the hottest region in the country is the lower shire river valley well south of blantyre . temperatures along scenic lake malawi are generally warm , but with a cooling breeze , especially in the evenings . winters ( may till july ) are dry . the rainy season begins in mid - october to early november and generally runs until march .
to the far north is the nyika plateau , a starkly beautiful wilderness where antelope wander over open grassland and thick woods hide leopard and hyena . from here , you can hike to the colonial hilltop town of livingstonia , in 1894 , the free church of scotland founded a mission in the cool mountain air after heat and malaria foiled earlier attempts at cape maclear and bandawe .
direct buses run from lusaka , zambia to lilongwe , but are best avoided ( or done in stretches ) if 18 - 20 hours on a bus doesn ' t sound like your idea of a good time . there is also minibus from mbeya in tanzania to the border . from the border in malawi side , take a taxi to karonga . the cost is around mwk400 - 500 depending on negotiation . from karonga bus station , take a bus or minibus to other destinations in malawi . bus is cheaper than minibus . the easiest way take direct bus from dar es salaam in tanzania to mzuzu or lilongwe .
homosexuality is officially banned by the law , and homosexual and transgender couples should exercise discretion when traveling to malawi . it took a presidential pardon to release a couple recently arrested for
homosexuality
( in reality , one of the persons involved was transgender ) and sentenced to 14 years of hard prison labour .
dotted across malawi are remnants of former imperial occupiers , from the wide verandas of old tea planters ' houses in the south , to missionary churches at mua and likoma island ( pictured ) , and the sobering relics from the 1800s , when arab trader salim bin abdalla oversaw a large slave market at nkhotakota .
the lake is only part of malawi ' s charm . shrouded in a cotton - wool haze in malawi ' s deep south is the imposing mount mulanje , a impressive hunk of dark , twisted rock that looms 3 , 000m above the surrounding plains and tea plantations . mount mulanje is known locally as the
island in the sky
. this is prime hiking territory : the mountain is criss - crossed by a clearly marked network of walking trails . the available routes last from one to several days and there ' s a collection of well - maintained huts along the trails in which travellers can spend the night .
there are high - level five - star resort hotels in some rural areas charging western prices . typical 5 star in blantyre / malawi would cost upwards of $ 220 / night if booked at the hotel itself ( oct 2017 ) ; even though some of them would run out of power on a hot night .
unlike in kenya or south africa , malawi ' s nine national parks and wildlife reserves don ' t hold the promise of predator sightings , but they are also blissfully free of 4x4 traffic jams and they provide excellent opportunities to get close to wildlife on foot . elephant , hippo , zebra and antelope make appearances .
compared to its neighbours , the main roads in malawi are in surprisingly good shape and travel times between major destinations should be reasonable . the volume of traffic is low and most people drive reasonably slowly . road travel after dark is not advisable as road markings are poor to non - existent and not all cars have headlights .
liwonde national park , 160km north of blantyre in southern malawi , is home to elephant herds , hippo , crocodile , zebra , antelope , hyena and more than 400 species of bird . it offers canoe safaris on the shire river . the park is also at the centre of a black rhino re - introduction programme ( urltoken ) .
on these borders we have swiftair manned offices on both sides and can offer a seamless service to clients who are transporting goods between these countries . we are able to offer transport and customs clearing services into namibia , botswana , lesotho , swaziland , mozambique , zimbabwe , malawi , zambia , angola and the democratic republic of congo drc .
malawians are in general extremely courteous , and a part of that courtesy is shaking hands , speaking softly , and referring to travellers and others with respect . malawians avoid rudeness . it is common for malawi men to hold hands when they ' ve gathered together to chat , and this shouldn ' t be given a sexual interpretation when it is encountered .
probably the best national coach services are provided by axa bus company . they have their main office building very close the the immigration department in lilongwe . they are also the only company with some sort of a timetable which they follow very well for malawian standards . axa coaches go to the bigger cities of malawi and generally don ' t stop in small towns .
handmade wood and soapstone carvings , wood and cane furniture , colourful textiles , pottery , beadwork have high standards - especially at the mua mission to the south of salima . they have their own shop and traditional musical instruments make good souvenirs throughout malawi . australians and new zealanders will need to factor in the fumigation and quarantine charges when they return home , though .
the cultural museum centre at karonga ( 00 265 1 362574 ; urltoken cmck ) , in the far north of malawi , highlights fossil discoveries in the rift valley , most famously a dinosaur skeleton ,
malawisaurus
, up to 140 million years old . there ' s also the lower jaw of homo rudolfensis , a 2 . 5 - million - year - old man .
food options in the major cities of lilongwe and blantyre are good . fast food — to include burgers , pizza , and fried chicken — is very popular in malawi . for sit - down meals , ethnic eateries ( thanks to a significant ex - pat population ) are popular . do note that , in many restaurants , pork products are not served to accommodate the muslim population .
the african flying boats company has pledged to invest an additional k3billion ( $ 20 million ) into the airline over the next two years , and has also promised to introduce two new 30 passenger amphibian plans to their fleet . these will be used on services to some of the relatively smaller and understated lake malawi beach resorts in an exciting and innovative move to boost the region’s tourism industry .
malawi’s cuisine involves unique blend of recipes that include maize , dried fish , and pumpkin leaves . some restaurants offer the local dishes at low cheaper prices than the hotels in town and in the city . apart from the local cuisine , the western food dishes are also available . in case a tourist is muslim , he or she will never be served with pork meat in most restaurants .
this company acquired their vc10s through the merger with bua , getting four airframes as part of the deal . the vc10 ' s were repainted and given names of famous ' lochs ' in keeping with british caledonian tradition . they flew in this guise for three years , mainly on bcal ' s south american routes , after which they were sold off one by one . in 1971 fleet changes were announced , the company would rather standardise on the 707s , and a sales brochure was drawn up for the vc10 fleet . eventually , g - atdj went to the rae in february 1973 , g - asix to the omani government in october 1974 and g - asiw followed in november 1974 going to air malawi . g - arta ' s accident in 1972 sealed her fate before a potential new owner turned up . dave thaxter has set up a wonderful tribute website dedicated to british caledonian .
to get into malawi from mozambique , in the south , one can take the bus from tete ( north - west mozambique ) to zobwe . after crossing , take another bus from the border to blantyre . this crossing is quite hectic , and it is closed at night , so one should plan on getting there early , and trying to keep it cool with all the border - hawkers .
malawi has both patriarchal and matriarchal ethnicities and cultures . in the cities , men tend to be more respected than women , but the reverse might be true in the rural villages depending on ethnicity . whites tend to be well - respected , a holdover from colonial times , but this is largely a malawian ' s way of being courteous . accept their hospitality . they are an exceptionally friendly people .
unlike the general idea that minibuses fly over the road , ignoring every traffic sign . they are the slowest mode of transportation . in general , transport in malawi is slow , but it ' s not unheard of doing lilongwe to zomba in 7 or 8 hours on a minibus whereas most big buses do it in 5 to 6 hours . also , minibuses are more expensive than the big buses on longer distances .
the ruler of qatar felt that his position justified the use of an impressive vip transport and for this purpose g - arvj was put on a long - term wet lease to the qatar government . although not owned by them the aircraft did fly in gulf air colours , apparently she was sometimes used as a spare aircraft for their services . it provided an interesting posting for several boac ( by then british airways ) crews until it was returned to boac , and was sold to the raf as a spares source for the conversion program .