Eritrea
power plants.
Eritrea has 9 operating power plants in the catalog, 191 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on oil, which accounts for 88.1% of operating capacity (168 MW), with solar a distant second at 11.9%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Hirgigo Power Plant (134 MW, recorded start year 2001).
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: .
Eritrea 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 Eritrea
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Eritrea
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 Eritrea get its electricity?
Across the 9 operating plants in the catalog, Eritrea's capacity is led by oil at 88.1% (168 MW), then solar at 11.9%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Eritrea?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Eritrea is Hirgigo Power Plant, a oil facility with 134 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2001.
How many power plants does Eritrea have?
The catalog tracks 9 operating power plants in Eritrea, with 191 MW in all.
Can I see Eritrea's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Eritrea 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.