Nicaragua
power plants.
Nicaragua has 31 operating power plants in the catalog, 1,042 MW in all. The catalog also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 68 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on oil, which accounts for 36.5% of operating capacity (380 MW), with wind a distant second at 18.1%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Planta MAN 140 Power Station (148 MW, recorded start year 2017).
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: .
Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Nicaragua
This table includes 1 of the 2 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2019, 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 Nicaragua get its electricity?
Across the 31 operating plants in the catalog, Nicaragua's capacity is led by oil at 36.5% (380 MW), then wind at 18.1% and geothermal at 15.2%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Nicaragua?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Nicaragua is Planta MAN 140 Power Station, a oil facility with 148 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2017.
How many power plants does Nicaragua have?
The catalog tracks 31 operating power plants in Nicaragua, with 1,042 MW in all. It also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 68 MW of capacity.
Can I see Nicaragua's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Nicaragua 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.