Greenland
power plants.
Greenland has 1 operating power plant in the catalog, 45 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 100% of operating capacity (45 MW). The largest operating plant in the catalog is Buksefjord Hydroelectric Plant (45 MW, recorded start year 1993).
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: .
Greenland 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 Greenland
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Greenland
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 Greenland get its electricity?
Across the 1 operating plant in the catalog, Greenland's capacity is led by hydro at 100% (45 MW). These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Greenland?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Greenland is Buksefjord Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 45 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1993.
How many power plants does Greenland have?
The catalog tracks 1 operating power plant in Greenland, with 45 MW in all.
Can I see Greenland's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Greenland 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.