Western Sahara
power plants.
Western Sahara has 8 operating power plants in the catalog, 991 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on wind, which accounts for 82% of operating capacity (813 MW), with solar a distant second at 10.7%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Aftissat Wind Farm (402 MW, recorded start year 2018).
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: .
Western Sahara 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 Western Sahara
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Western Sahara
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 Western Sahara get its electricity?
Across the 8 operating plants in the catalog, Western Sahara's capacity is led by wind at 82% (813 MW), then solar at 10.7% and oil at 7.3%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Western Sahara?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Western Sahara is Aftissat Wind Farm, a wind facility with 402 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2018.
How many power plants does Western Sahara have?
The catalog tracks 8 operating power plants in Western Sahara, with 991 MW in all.
Can I see Western Sahara's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Western Sahara 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.