Power mix by fuel (Benin)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Benin electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
584gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
4.0%low-carbon electricity
4.0%renewables
96.0%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Benin?
There are 2 current or operating power-plant records in Benin in this open dataset, with about 60 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Benin?
Akpakpa is the largest at about 40 MW (gas).
What fuels generate electricity in Benin?
The most common plant type in this dataset is gas (1 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.
How clean is Benin's electricity grid?
Benin's grid carbon intensity is about 584 gCO₂/kWh, with 4.0% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).