Burkina Faso
power plants.
Burkina Faso has 12 operating power plants in the catalog, 421 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on solar, which accounts for 52% of operating capacity (219 MW), with oil a distant second at 48%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Komsilga Power Plant (90 MW, recorded start year 2014).
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: .
Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Burkina Faso
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 Burkina Faso get its electricity?
Across the 12 operating plants in the catalog, Burkina Faso's capacity is led by solar at 52% (219 MW), then oil at 48%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Burkina Faso?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Burkina Faso is Komsilga Power Plant, a oil facility with 90 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2014.
How many power plants does Burkina Faso have?
The catalog tracks 12 operating power plants in Burkina Faso, with 421 MW in all.
Can I see Burkina Faso's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Burkina Faso 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.