Hawaii
power plants.
Hawaii has 26 operating power plants in the catalog, 1,811 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on oil, which accounts for 76.1% of operating capacity, with solar second at 13.8%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Kahe Power Station (610 MW, recorded start year 1963).
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: .
Hawaii 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 Hawaii
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Hawaii
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 Hawaii get its electricity?
Across the 26 operating plants in the catalog, capacity is led by oil at 76.1%, then solar at 13.8%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Hawaii?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Hawaii is Kahe Power Station, a oil facility with 610 MW and a recorded start year of 1963.
How many power plants are in Hawaii?
The catalog tracks 26 operating power plants in Hawaii, with 1,811 MW in all.