Power mix by fuel (Madagascar)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Madagascar electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
432gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
42.4%low-carbon electricity
42.4%renewables
57.6%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Madagascar
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambatovy | Coal | 120 |
| 2 | Ambatovy Nickel power station | Coal | 120 |
| 3 | Ambohimanambola (Trigu) power plant | Oil | 105 |
| 4 | Ambohimanambola (Aksaf) power plant | Oil | 66 |
| 5 | Andekaleka | Hydro | 58 |
| 6 | Ambatolampy | Solar | 40 |
| 7 | Mandroseza | Oil | 40 |
| 8 | La Mandraka | Hydro | 24 |
| 9 | Ambohimanambola | Oil | 20 |
| 10 | Tamatave | Gas | 17 |
| 11 | Sahanivotry | Hydro | 16 |
| 12 | Majunga | Oil | 13 |
| 13 | Toliary (Tulear) | Gas | 13 |
| 14 | Antelomita | Hydro | 9 |
| 15 | Tsiazompaniry | Hydro | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Madagascar?
There are 15 current or operating power-plant records in Madagascar in this open dataset, with about 666 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Madagascar?
Ambatovy is the largest at about 120 MW (coal).
What fuels generate electricity in Madagascar?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (5 plants), across 5 fuel types in total.
How clean is Madagascar's electricity grid?
Madagascar's grid carbon intensity is about 432 gCO₂/kWh, with 42.4% 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)).