Niger
power plants.
Niger has 10 operating power plants in the catalog, 324 MW in all. The catalog also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 130 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on oil, which accounts for 73.1% of operating capacity (237 MW), with solar a distant second at 17.7%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Gorou Banda Power Plant (100 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: .
Niger 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 Niger
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Niger
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 Niger get its electricity?
Across the 10 operating plants in the catalog, Niger's capacity is led by oil at 73.1% (237 MW), then solar at 17.7% and coal at 9.2%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Niger?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Niger is Gorou Banda Power Plant, a oil facility with 100 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2017.
How many power plants does Niger have?
The catalog tracks 10 operating power plants in Niger, with 324 MW in all. It also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 130 MW of capacity.
Can I see Niger's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Niger 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.