Zambia
power plants.
Zambia has 18 operating power plants in the catalog, 4,921 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 83.9% of operating capacity (4,128 MW), with coal a distant second at 6.7%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Kariba Dam Hydroelectric Plant (2,130 MW, recorded start year 1959).
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: .
Zambia 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 Zambia
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Zambia
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 Zambia get its electricity?
Across the 18 operating plants in the catalog, Zambia's capacity is led by hydro at 83.9% (4,128 MW), then coal at 6.7% and solar at 6.5%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Zambia?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Zambia is Kariba Dam Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 2,130 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1959.
How many power plants does Zambia have?
The catalog tracks 18 operating power plants in Zambia, with 4,921 MW in all.
Can I see Zambia's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Zambia 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.