Madagascar
power plants.
Madagascar has 22 operating power plants in the catalog, 635 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on oil, which accounts for 45.2% of operating capacity (287 MW), with coal a distant second at 18.9%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Ambatovy Nickel Power Station (120 MW, recorded start year 2011).
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: .
Madagascar 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 Madagascar
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Madagascar
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 Madagascar get its electricity?
Across the 22 operating plants in the catalog, Madagascar's capacity is led by oil at 45.2% (287 MW), then coal at 18.9% and hydro at 18.1%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Madagascar?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Madagascar is Ambatovy Nickel Power Station, a coal facility with 120 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2011.
How many power plants does Madagascar have?
The catalog tracks 22 operating power plants in Madagascar, with 635 MW in all.
Can I see Madagascar's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Madagascar 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.