Paraguay
power plants.
Paraguay has 4 operating power plants in the catalog, 215 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 97.9% of operating capacity (210 MW), with solar a distant second at 2.1%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Acaray Hydroelectric Plant (210 MW, recorded start year 1968).
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: .
Paraguay 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 Paraguay
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Paraguay
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 Paraguay get its electricity?
Across the 4 operating plants in the catalog, Paraguay's capacity is led by hydro at 97.9% (210 MW), then solar at 2.1%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Paraguay?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Paraguay is Acaray Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 210 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1968.
How many power plants does Paraguay have?
The catalog tracks 4 operating power plants in Paraguay, with 215 MW in all.
Can I see Paraguay's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Paraguay 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.