Botswana
power plants.
Botswana has 10 operating power plants in the catalog, 936 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on coal, which accounts for 78.2% of operating capacity (732 MW), with solar a distant second at 14.4%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Morupule B Power Station (600 MW, recorded start year 2013).
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: .
Botswana 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 Botswana
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Botswana
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 Botswana get its electricity?
Across the 10 operating plants in the catalog, Botswana's capacity is led by coal at 78.2% (732 MW), then solar at 14.4% and oil at 7.5%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Botswana?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Botswana is Morupule B Power Station, a coal facility with 600 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2013.
How many power plants does Botswana have?
The catalog tracks 10 operating power plants in Botswana, with 936 MW in all.
Can I see Botswana's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Botswana 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.