Power mix by fuel (Zimbabwe)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Zimbabwe electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
384gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
57.1%low-carbon electricity
57.1%renewables
42.9%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Zimbabwe
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binga power station | Coal | 2,100 |
| 2 | Gwayi power station (Shanghai) | Coal | 1,200 |
| 3 | Zimbabwe power station | Coal | 1,200 |
| 4 | Hwange Coal Power Plant Zimbabwe | Coal | 920 |
| 5 | ZhongXin power station | Coal | 920 |
| 6 | Kariba Dam South Hydroelectric Power Station Zimbabwe | Hydro | 750 |
| 7 | Dangote power station | Coal | 630 |
| 8 | Gwayi Mine power station | Coal | 600 |
| 9 | Karo power station | Coal | 600 |
| 10 | Lubu power station | Coal | 600 |
| 11 | Western Coal and Energy power station | Coal | 600 |
| 12 | Mutare Peaking power station | Gas | 120 |
| 13 | Bulawayo power station | Coal | 90 |
| 14 | Harare power station | Coal | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Zimbabwe?
There are 14 current or operating power-plant records in Zimbabwe in this open dataset, with about 10,420 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Zimbabwe?
Binga power station is the largest at about 2,100 MW (coal).
What fuels generate electricity in Zimbabwe?
The most common plant type in this dataset is coal (12 plants), across 3 fuel types in total.
How clean is Zimbabwe's electricity grid?
Zimbabwe's grid carbon intensity is about 384 gCO₂/kWh, with 57.1% 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)).