Namibia
power plants.
Namibia has 40 operating power plants in the catalog, 834 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 39.8% of operating capacity (332 MW), with solar a distant second at 39.2%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Ruacana Hydroelectric Plant (332 MW, recorded start year 1978).
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: .
Namibia 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 Namibia
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Namibia
This table includes 2 of the 3 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2022, largest first. 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 Namibia get its electricity?
Across the 40 operating plants in the catalog, Namibia's capacity is led by hydro at 39.8% (332 MW), then solar at 39.2% and coal at 14.4%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Namibia?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Namibia is Ruacana Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 332 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1978.
How many power plants does Namibia have?
The catalog tracks 40 operating power plants in Namibia, with 834 MW in all.
Can I see Namibia's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Namibia 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.