Dataset
Global Power Plant Database
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.
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Capacity by Fuel Type (MW)
Top Countries by Number of Plants
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 |
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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.