Benin
power plants.
Benin has 4 operating power plants in the catalog, 155 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 82% of operating capacity (127 MW), with solar a distant second at 18%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Maria Gleta Power Station I (127 MW, recorded start year 2019).
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: .
Benin 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 Benin
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Benin
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 Benin get its electricity?
Across the 4 operating plants in the catalog, Benin's capacity is led by natural gas at 82% (127 MW), then solar at 18%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Benin?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Benin is Maria Gleta Power Station I, a natural gas facility with 127 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2019.
How many power plants does Benin have?
The catalog tracks 4 operating power plants in Benin, with 155 MW in all.
Can I see Benin's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Benin 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.