Private Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are non-utility entities that own and operate electricity generation assets for profit. Unlike vertically integrated utilities, they do not own transmission or distribution networks and typically sell electricity through long-term contracts with utilities or other buyers. Some private IPPs act as merchant generators, selling power in shorter agreements and adapting to market fluctuations.
This page focuses exclusively on private IPPs, enabling you to track their presence and evolution over time. Explore trends in the first private IPPs, distinguishing between renewable and non-renewable sources, and see the initial technologies used. Use the year, economy, and region filters to refine your view. Hover over an economy to see the year its first private IPP was introduced and other details.