Guatemala
power plants.
Guatemala has 50 operating power plants in the catalog, 3,151 MW in all. The catalog also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 51 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 30.2% of operating capacity (952 MW), with biomass a distant second at 28.2%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Jaguar Energy Power Station (300 MW, recorded start year 2016).
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: .
Guatemala 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 Guatemala
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Guatemala
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 Guatemala get its electricity?
Across the 50 operating plants in the catalog, Guatemala's capacity is led by hydro at 30.2% (952 MW), then biomass at 28.2% and coal at 13.9%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Guatemala?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Guatemala is Jaguar Energy Power Station, a coal facility with 300 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2016.
How many power plants does Guatemala have?
The catalog tracks 50 operating power plants in Guatemala, with 3,151 MW in all. It also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 51 MW of capacity.
Can I see Guatemala's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Guatemala 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.