Power mix by fuel (Guinea-Bissau)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Guinea-Bissau electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
625gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
0.0%low-carbon electricity
0.0%renewables
100.0%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Guinea-Bissau
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bissau | Oil | 18 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Guinea-Bissau?
There are 1 current or operating power-plant records in Guinea-Bissau in this open dataset, with about 18 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Guinea-Bissau?
Bissau is the largest at about 18 MW (oil).
What fuels generate electricity in Guinea-Bissau?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (1 plants), across 1 fuel types in total.
How clean is Guinea-Bissau's electricity grid?
Guinea-Bissau's grid carbon intensity is about 625 gCO₂/kWh, with 0.0% 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)).