Power mix by fuel (Burkina Faso)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Burkina Faso electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
562gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
17.2%low-carbon electricity
17.2%renewables
82.8%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Burkina Faso
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kossodo | Oil | 64 |
| 2 | Ouaga | Oil | 59 |
| 3 | Essakane Gold Mine power station | Oil | 57 |
| 4 | Komsilga power plant | Oil | 54 |
| 5 | Zagtouli | Solar | 50 |
| 6 | Bobo | Oil | 24 |
| 7 | Essakane | Solar | 20 |
| 8 | Bagre | Hydro | 17 |
| 9 | Kompienga | Hydro | 14 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Burkina Faso?
There are 9 current or operating power-plant records in Burkina Faso in this open dataset, with about 358 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Burkina Faso?
Kossodo is the largest at about 64 MW (oil).
What fuels generate electricity in Burkina Faso?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (5 plants), across 3 fuel types in total.
How clean is Burkina Faso's electricity grid?
Burkina Faso's grid carbon intensity is about 562 gCO₂/kWh, with 17.2% 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)).