Power mix by fuel (Ghana)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Ghana electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
469gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
36.2%low-carbon electricity
36.2%renewables
63.8%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Ghana
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aboano power station | Coal | 2,100 |
| 2 | Ghana 1000 power station | Gas | 1,300 |
| 3 | Aksombo | Hydro | 1,020 |
| 4 | Karpowership (Ghana) Osman Khan power station | Gas | 450 |
| 5 | Bui | Hydro | 400 |
| 6 | Takoradi 1 | Gas | 330 |
| 7 | Takoradi (TAPCO) 1 Thermal power plant | Gas | 330 |
| 8 | Takoradi (TICO) Thermal power plant | Gas | 320 |
| 9 | Amandi power station | Gas | 203 |
| 10 | Kpong | Hydro | 160 |
| 11 | Tema | Gas | 160 |
| 12 | Takoradi (TAPCO) 3 Thermal power plant | Gas | 132 |
| 13 | Gomoa Onyadze | Solar | 20 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Ghana?
There are 13 current or operating power-plant records in Ghana in this open dataset, with about 6,925 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Ghana?
Aboano power station is the largest at about 2,100 MW (coal).
What fuels generate electricity in Ghana?
The most common plant type in this dataset is gas (8 plants), across 4 fuel types in total.
How clean is Ghana's electricity grid?
Ghana's grid carbon intensity is about 469 gCO₂/kWh, with 36.2% 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)).