Azerbaijan
power plants.
Azerbaijan has 37 operating power plants in the catalog, 8,743 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 81.7% of operating capacity (7,141 MW), with hydro a distant second at 13.9%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Azerbaijan Thermal Power Plant (2,400 MW, recorded start year 1990).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Azerbaijan electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Azerbaijan
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Azerbaijan
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Azerbaijan get its electricity?
Across the 37 operating plants in the catalog, Azerbaijan's capacity is led by natural gas at 81.7% (7,141 MW), then hydro at 13.9% and solar at 3.5%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Azerbaijan?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Azerbaijan is Azerbaijan Thermal Power Plant, a natural gas facility with 2,400 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1990.
How many power plants does Azerbaijan have?
The catalog tracks 37 operating power plants in Azerbaijan, with 8,743 MW in all.
Can I see Azerbaijan's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Azerbaijan to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.