Zimbabwe
power plants.
Zimbabwe has 26 operating power plants in the catalog, 1,950 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on coal, which accounts for 90.8% of operating capacity (1,770 MW), with solar a distant second at 5.4%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Hwange Power Station (1,590 MW, recorded start year 1983).
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: .
Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Zimbabwe
This table includes 1 of the 3 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2021, largest first. 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 Zimbabwe get its electricity?
Across the 26 operating plants in the catalog, Zimbabwe's capacity is led by coal at 90.8% (1,770 MW), then solar at 5.4% and biomass at 3.8%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Zimbabwe?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Zimbabwe is Hwange Power Station, a coal facility with 1,590 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1983.
How many power plants does Zimbabwe have?
The catalog tracks 26 operating power plants in Zimbabwe, with 1,950 MW in all.
Can I see Zimbabwe's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Zimbabwe 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.