At MESCH, clean energy is our mission Empowering progress & transforming lives.

MESCH (Modular Energy Storage with Clean Hydrogen) is an innovative project dedicated to providing sustainable energy solutions in Africa. By combining advanced lead battery technology with clean hydrogen production, MESCH aims to deliver reliable and renewable power to hospitals, rural communities, and agricultural initiatives, driving impactful change across the continent.

HOW MESCH WORKS

Clean Hydrogen Innovation

MESCH uses advanced lead battery tech to convert solar power into reliable energy and clean hydrogen. Join us in driving the future of sustainable energy.

Collection of solar energy

Solar panels will capture and convert sunlight into renewable electrical energy.

Battery-electrolyser

Electricity will be stored in the battery-electrolysed for use when grid electricity is unavailable.

Generation of clean fuel

Battery-electrolyser will also convert excess electricity into clean hydrogen fuel.

Replacement of diesel and conventional cooking fuels

Hydrogen will be used as a low-cost and clean cooking fuel. The batteries will power the critical building if grid power is interrupted.

Driving Sustainable Change

At MESCH, our goals are ambitious yet attainable. We aim to drastically reduce carbon emissions, enhance reliable power supply for hospitals, provide clean energy to hundreds of thousands, and pioneer innovative hydrogen production. Our milestones are stepping stones toward a brighter, sustainable future for Africa.

new rural schools equipped with solar energy systems

100%

increase in reliable power supply for participating hospitals

200K

people with improved access to clean energy

50%

reduction in carbon emissions in target areas

Our journey so far

2020

Concept Development and Initial Funding

2021

Partnership Formation and Early Research

2022

Launch of First Pilot Projects in Malawi

2023

Expansion to Rural Schools and Additional Communities

2024

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hydrogen Facility

2025/2026

Full Deployment of MESCH Solutions Across Target Regions

Our Partners

Global collaboration

1 BRANDMARK

The brandmark’s composition is informed by the element hydrogen, in its most common gas form, which is used in MESCH technology H2. The formation of its diatomic molecules also inspires its composition, with atoms captured mid formation, spelling out H2 in abstract form.

2 BRANDMARK

Having a brandmark separate from the wordmark, makes the identity extremely flexible. At smaller scales, which are especially prevalent in the digital space, the brandmark can be used independent from the wordmark and still drive brand recognition.

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The digital footprint

At MESCH, we understand that every choice we make, even online, impacts the environment. The carbon footprint of our devices and the internet contributes to around 3.7% of global greenhouse emissions—comparable to the airline industry. Embracing dark mode aligns with our commitment to sustainability by reducing energy use and supporting our goals for a greener future.

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Our team

Executive Director

Matthews Chikankheni

INFLO LTD

Matthews Chikankheni is the Executive Director and Shareholder at Inflo Limited, bringing decades of experience in management and corporate leadership across various sectors in Malawi. With a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s in Banking and Finance, Matthews has held roles in organisations like Malawi Development Corporation, Press Corporation Limited, and Dulux Limited, among others. His career highlights include driving operational success as a CEO and leading retail and wholesale operations to profitability. A seasoned strategist, Matthews is committed to fostering growth and innovation in the business landscape.
Soustain Chigalu

INFLO LTD
R&D Manager

Radoslav Andreev

Monbat

Radoslav is R&D Manager of the Reserved Power Division of Monbat. He has 20+ years of experience managing UPS and energy storage solutions for the telecommunications, utility and battery manufacturing sectors. He has managed projects dealing with both AC and DC applications, as well as hybrid systems with diesel generators.
Radoslav’s role in MESCH on behalf of Monbat is to supervise the R&D process and develop the methodology of pre-serial testing and manufacturing processes.
Production Manager

Stanislav Zhelyazkov

Monbat

Stanislav is Monbat Group’s Production Manager. He started his career in Monbat as an R&D technologist in 2014, responsible for the main manufacturing unit for Monbat industrial batteries in Montana, Bulgaria. One of his biggest achievements so far has been the leadership of the integrated project for innovation and technical compliance at Batteries Nour (Tunisia). Stanislav’s role in MESCH on behalf of Monbat is to liaise with Loughborough University on completing the production maturity of the electro-chemical components of the electrolyzer.
Financial Controller

Nikolay Radkov

Monbat

Nikolay Radkov is Manager of Reporting and Consolidation at Monbat Group. He is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, reporting, and controlling. Previously, he held the role of Finance Controller at Kai Group Bulgaria (part of Mohawk Industries, Inc.) and worked as an Auditor at PwC. Nikolay’s role in MESCH on behalf of Monbat is to control the financial aspect of company’s contribution to the project.
Project Manager

Bozhidar Nekeziev

Monbat

Bozhidar is Sales Director of Monbat Reserved Power Division with 10+ years of experience in the production & commercialization management of lead-acid industrial batteries. He has vast commercial expertise in the Middle East and African markets, successfully executing projects according to Monbat’s “product-as-a-know-how” marketing model in the industrial batteries sector. Bozhidar’s role in MESCH on behalf of Monbat is to lead and coordinate the collaboration with the project partners and the beneficiaries on R&D&I activities.
Thomson Jere

RENAMA
Programmes Manager

Devine Matare

RENAMA

Devine Matare is a Programmes Manager at Renew’N’Able Malawi with over 10 years of experience working in senior roles within the energy sector in Malawi. He has experience in designing, implementing and managing different energy access programmes that target both rural and urban communities. He has worked closely with key Government officials and stakeholders and has contacts within the sector. He has previously worked in senior positions in Zimbabwe, managing diverse project teams in the energy sector. Devine is passionate about renewable energy technologies and is always looking for ways to use new, innovative technology to change people’s lives in tangible ways.
Darryl Parsons

Ultima Forma LTD
Professor of Materials Science

Andy Bushby

Ultima Forma LTD
Managing Director

Steve Newbury

Ultima Forma LTD

Steve has worked across a spectrum of performance engineering programmes over 30 years, in the automotive and more recently aerospace. He has provided innovation leadership to Williams Advanced Engineering, helping establish the ForesightWilliamsinvestment fund, raising government ATI funding and supporting business initiatives. Steve has previously co-founded start-ups, is a visiting professor in Future Business and Materials at University of Oxford and mentors innovation at the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Martin Bliss

Loughborough University
Manufacturing Manager

Dr. Jonathan Wilson

Loughborough University

Dr. Jonathan Wilson has expertise in systems architecture, systems design, automotive systems, hardware design and low cost manufacturing. He is currently developing a battolyser from lead-acid battery technology. He is also engaged in a project focussing on systems engineering approach for the deployment of next-gen wireless charging solutions for EVs in the UK. He has led a low-temperature selective catalytic reduction research program at Loughborough University and is the inventor of Ammonia Creation and Conversion Technology. Dr Wilson has won numerous awards including the Times HEA 2017 for Technological Innovation of the Year and the Autocar Sturmey Award 2018 for Innovation and Achievement in the Motor Industry.
Professor of Electrical Power

Prof. Dani Strickland

Loughborough University

Prof. Dani Strickland, CEng FIET at Loughborough University, has had a career in electrical power spanning over 25 years in both industry and academia. Her industrial work includes roles at E.On (1995-2000) and Rolls Royce Fuel Cell Systems (2005-2010). Her research has focused on green hydrogen energy storage systems, with a wide portfolio including research grant income of >£15m on projects worth over £50m. A large part of this research is carried out in collaboration with industrial partners. Dani sits on the IET code of practices for energy storage committee and is vice chairman of IEEE P1459 and P120 standards committees.
Science Comms Officer

Natalia Wirthova

Consortium for Battery Innovation

Natalia Wirthova draws upon her diverse background, encompassing journalism, communication, and biology. Holding a B.Sc. in Biology from Charles University in Prague, she excels at simplifying complex scientific concepts for broader understanding. Natalia’s career includes translation work for the European Parliament, and reporting on topics related to equality and human rights. In her present role as a Science Communications Officer, she effectively bridges the gap between science and the public.
R&I Manager

Dr Athansia-Maria Tompolidi

Consortium for Battery Innovation

Dr. Athanasia-Maria Tompolidi holds a BSc from National Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds a PhD on mineral mapping by using machine learning for satellite image analysis from Harokopio University of Athens in collaboration with the Research Institute of IAASARS/NOA. She has six years of experience on project management of national and European funding projects as a Project Officer in Horizon Europe Climate of Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency of European Commission.
R&I Director

Dr Carl Telford

Consortium for Battery Innovation

Dr. Carl Telford has over 20 years experience in strategic research, consulting, and R&D. An expert in futures thinking, roadmapping, and facilitation. In his career to date, Carl has helped major public and private organisations across the world develop strategies, with particular experience in the automotive, off-highway, energy and infrastructure, and chemicals and materials sectors. His academic background includes a PhD in materials engineering.