Power mix by fuel (Guinea)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Guinea electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
181gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
75.2%low-carbon electricity
75.2%renewables
24.8%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Guinea
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boffa Alumina power station | Coal | 250 |
| 2 | Kaleta | Hydro | 240 |
| 3 | Garafiri | Hydro | 80 |
| 4 | Kipé power plant | Oil | 54 |
| 5 | Tè-Power power plant | Oil | 50 |
| 6 | Tombo | Oil | 49 |
| 7 | Boke | Hydro | 45 |
| 8 | Grandes Chutes | Hydro | 28 |
| 9 | Sangaredi | Oil | 17 |
| 10 | Donkea | Hydro | 15 |
| 11 | Tinkisso | Hydro | 15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Guinea?
There are 11 current or operating power-plant records in Guinea in this open dataset, with about 843 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Guinea?
Boffa Alumina power station is the largest at about 250 MW (coal).
What fuels generate electricity in Guinea?
The most common plant type in this dataset is hydro (6 plants), across 3 fuel types in total.
How clean is Guinea's electricity grid?
Guinea's grid carbon intensity is about 181 gCO₂/kWh, with 75.2% 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)).