Power mix by fuel (Swaziland)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Swaziland electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
131gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
96.7%low-carbon electricity
96.7%renewables
3.3%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Swaziland
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lupohlo | Hydro | 21 |
| 2 | Simunye Mill | Biomass | 17 |
| 3 | Edwaleni | Hydro | 15 |
| 4 | Maguga Dam | Hydro | 15 |
| 5 | Mhlume Mill | Biomass | 14 |
| 6 | Ubombo Mill | Biomass | 13 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Swaziland?
There are 6 current or operating power-plant records in Swaziland in this open dataset, with about 95 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Swaziland?
Lupohlo is the largest at about 21 MW (hydro).
What fuels generate electricity in Swaziland?
The most common plant type in this dataset is hydro (3 plants), across 2 fuel types in total.
How clean is Swaziland's electricity grid?
Swaziland's grid carbon intensity is about 131 gCO₂/kWh, with 96.7% 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)).