Kiribati
power plants.
Kiribati has 2 operating power plants in the catalog, 4 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on solar, which accounts for 100% of operating capacity (4 MW). The largest operating plant in the catalog is South Tarawa Water And Sanitation Project-funded Solar Farm (3 MW, recorded start year 2022).
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: .
Kiribati 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 Kiribati
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Kiribati
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 Kiribati get its electricity?
Across the 2 operating plants in the catalog, Kiribati's capacity is led by solar at 100% (4 MW). These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Kiribati?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Kiribati is South Tarawa Water And Sanitation Project-funded Solar Farm, a solar facility with 3 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2022.
How many power plants does Kiribati have?
The catalog tracks 2 operating power plants in Kiribati, with 4 MW in all.
Can I see Kiribati's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Kiribati 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.