North Korea
power plants.
North Korea has 25 operating power plants in the catalog, 6,522 MW in all. The catalog also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 50 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 50.1% of operating capacity (3,267 MW), with coal a distant second at 49.8%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Pukchang Power Station (1,600 MW, recorded start year 1972).
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: .
North Korea 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 North Korea
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in North Korea
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 North Korea get its electricity?
Across the 25 operating plants in the catalog, North Korea's capacity is led by hydro at 50.1% (3,267 MW), then coal at 49.8% and nuclear at 0.1%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in North Korea?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for North Korea is Pukchang Power Station, a coal facility with 1,600 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1972.
How many power plants does North Korea have?
The catalog tracks 25 operating power plants in North Korea, with 6,522 MW in all. It also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 50 MW of capacity.
Can I see North Korea's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search North Korea 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.