Power mix by fuel (Eritrea)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Eritrea electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
578gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
11.1%low-carbon electricity
11.1%renewables
88.9%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 Eritrea?
There are 2 current or operating power-plant records in Eritrea in this open dataset, with about 133 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Eritrea?
Massawa is the largest at about 100 MW (oil).
What fuels generate electricity in Eritrea?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (2 plants), across 1 fuel types in total.
How clean is Eritrea's electricity grid?
Eritrea's grid carbon intensity is about 578 gCO₂/kWh, with 11.1% 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)).