Mali
power plants.
Mali has 13 operating power plants in the catalog, 877 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 51.3% of operating capacity (450 MW), with oil a distant second at 29%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Manantali Hydroelectric Plant (200 MW, recorded start year 2002).
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: .
Mali 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 Mali
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Mali
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 Mali get its electricity?
Across the 13 operating plants in the catalog, Mali's capacity is led by hydro at 51.3% (450 MW), then oil at 29% and solar at 19.7%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Mali?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Mali is Manantali Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 200 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2002.
How many power plants does Mali have?
The catalog tracks 13 operating power plants in Mali, with 877 MW in all.
Can I see Mali's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Mali 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.