Power mix by fuel (Mozambique)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Mozambique electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
129gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
83.4%low-carbon electricity
83.4%renewables
16.6%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Mozambique
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cahora Bassa | Hydro | 2,075 |
| 2 | Benga power station (ICVL) | Coal | 1,700 |
| 3 | Tete power station | Coal | 700 |
| 4 | ACWA Moatize power station | Coal | 570 |
| 5 | Vulcan Moatize power station | Coal | 300 |
| 6 | Nacala power station | Coal | 200 |
| 7 | Ressano Garcia power plant | Gas | 175 |
| 8 | Corumana | Hydro | 166 |
| 9 | Karpowership (Mozambique) Mehmet Bey power station | Gas | 125 |
| 10 | Maputo power station | Gas | 121 |
| 11 | Gigawatt Park power station | Gas | 120 |
| 12 | Gigawatt Mozambique power station | Gas | 117 |
| 13 | Palma Gas Thermal power plant | Gas | 75 |
| 14 | Chicamba | Hydro | 44 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Mozambique?
There are 14 current or operating power-plant records in Mozambique in this open dataset, with about 6,488 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Mozambique?
Cahora Bassa is the largest at about 2,075 MW (hydro).
What fuels generate electricity in Mozambique?
The most common plant type in this dataset is gas (6 plants), across 3 fuel types in total.
How clean is Mozambique's electricity grid?
Mozambique's grid carbon intensity is about 129 gCO₂/kWh, with 83.4% 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)).