Central African Republic
power plants.
Central African Republic has 4 operating power plants in the catalog, 98 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on oil, which accounts for 51% of operating capacity (50 MW), with solar a distant second at 49%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Bangui Thermal Power Station (50 MW, recorded start year 2021).
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: .
Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Central African Republic
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 Central African Republic get its electricity?
Across the 4 operating plants in the catalog, Central African Republic's capacity is led by oil at 51% (50 MW), then solar at 49%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Central African Republic?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Central African Republic is Bangui Thermal Power Station, a oil facility with 50 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2021.
How many power plants does Central African Republic have?
The catalog tracks 4 operating power plants in Central African Republic, with 98 MW in all.
Can I see Central African Republic's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Central African Republic 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.