Power plants in Paraguay
A directory of 3 power plants in Paraguay with a combined installed capacity of 8,760 MW, mapped and ranked from open data — by fuel, capacity and emissions.
Power mix by fuel (Paraguay)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Paraguay electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2025)
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Paraguay
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Itaipu Binacional Dam (Paraguay part) | Hydro | 7,000 |
| 2 | Yacyretá Dam | Hydro | 1,550 |
| 3 | Acaray Dam | Hydro | 210 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Paraguay?
There are 3 current or operating power-plant records in Paraguay in this open dataset, with about 8,760 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Paraguay?
Itaipu Binacional Dam (Paraguay part) is the largest at about 7,000 MW (hydro).
What fuels generate electricity in Paraguay?
The most common plant type in this dataset is hydro (3 plants), across 1 fuel types in total.
How clean is Paraguay's electricity grid?
Paraguay's grid carbon intensity is about 25 gCO₂/kWh, with 100.0% 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)).