About This Dataset
A comprehensive, open source database of power plants around the world. It centralizes power plant data to make it easier to navigate, compare and draw insights for policy decisions. The database includes information on plant capacity, generation, ownership, and fuel type across thousands of facilities globally, enabling analysis of energy infrastructure, renewable energy adoption, and carbon emissions patterns.
Key Metrics
Capacity by Fuel Type (MW)
Top Countries by Number of Plants
Included Files
global_power_plant_database.csv
Main dataset with 34.9K power plants
Technical Note (PDF)
Methodology and data sources
Summary Statistics (PDF)
Data overview and key figures
Data Table
| Name ↑ | Country | Primary Fuel | Capacity (MW) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abwinden-Asten | Austria | Hydro | 168.0 | 1980.0 |
| Adelaide Showgrounds | Australia | Solar | 1.0 | - |
| Adrar | Algeria | Solar | 20.0 | - |
| AGUA DEL CAJON (AUTOGENERADOR DEL MEM) | Argentina | Other | 479.2 | 1997.4 |
| AGUA DEL CAJON (GENERADOR DEL MEM) | Argentina | Gas | 192.0 | 1993.5 |
Global Energy Observatory, Google, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Enipedia, World Resources Institute. 2021. Global Power Plant Database version 1.3.0. Accessed through https://datasets.wri.org/datasets/global-power-plant-database on 19 Jan 2026.