Power mix by fuel (Botswana)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Botswana electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
851gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
0.3%low-carbon electricity
0.3%renewables
99.7%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Botswana
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mmamabula Energy Project | Coal | 3,600 |
| 2 | Morpule | Coal | 732 |
| 3 | Mmamantswe power station | Coal | 600 |
| 4 | CIC Domestic power station | Coal | 300 |
| 5 | Mookane Domestic Power Project | Coal | 300 |
| 6 | Sechaba power station | Coal | 300 |
| 7 | Francistown APR power station | Oil | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Botswana?
There are 7 current or operating power-plant records in Botswana in this open dataset, with about 5,902 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Botswana?
Mmamabula Energy Project is the largest at about 3,600 MW (coal).
What fuels generate electricity in Botswana?
The most common plant type in this dataset is coal (6 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.
How clean is Botswana's electricity grid?
Botswana's grid carbon intensity is about 851 gCO₂/kWh, with 0.3% 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)).