Power mix by fuel (Western Sahara)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Western Sahara electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2009)
667gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
0.0%low-carbon electricity
0.0%renewables
100.0%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Western Sahara
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laayoune Diesel power plant | Oil | 72 |
| 2 | Dakhla IC Power Plant Western Sahara | Oil | 23 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Western Sahara?
There are 2 current or operating power-plant records in Western Sahara in this open dataset, with about 95 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Western Sahara?
Laayoune Diesel power plant is the largest at about 72 MW (oil).
What fuels generate electricity in Western Sahara?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (2 plants), across 1 fuel types in total.
How clean is Western Sahara's electricity grid?
Western Sahara's grid carbon intensity is about 667 gCO₂/kWh, with 0.0% 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)).