Energy in Mongolia
Mongolia had a total primary energy supply of 6.66 Mtoe in 2019. Electricity consumption was 7.71 TWh. Mongolia is a big producer of coal, which is mostly exported. Domestic consumption of coal accounts for about 70% of Mongolia's primary energy and makes up most of the electricity generation, accounting for about 87% of the domestic electricity production in 2019.
Electricity generation
In 2010, the total amount of electricity produced by all types of power plant in Mongolia are 4,256.1 GWh, 31 GWh, 13.2 GWh and 0.6 GWh. In 2012, coal was used to generate 98% of the electricity in Mongolia.Coal power
Coal-fired power stations are the dominant type of electricity generation in Mongolia and may also supply heat. There are 7 currently active power stations.| List | Constructed in | Defunct | Electrical capacity | Thermal capacity |
| Ulaanbaatar Thermal Power Plant 1 | 1934 | 1988 | ||
| Ulaanbaatar Thermal Power Plant 2 | 1961 | - | 24 | 55 |
| Ulaanbaatar Thermal Power Plant 3 | 1968 | - | 186 | 585 |
| Ulaanbaatar Thermal Power Plant 4 | 1983 | - | 700 | 1373 |
| Baganuur Thermal Plant | 1980 | - | - | 300 |
| Erdenet Thermal Power Plant | 1987 | - | 28.8 | 302.5 |
| Dalanzadgad Thermal Power Plant | 2000 | - | ||
| Darkhan Thermal Power Plant | 1965 | - | 48 | 1196 |
| Amgalan Thermal Power Plant | 2015 | - | 348 | |
| Dornod Thermal Power Plant | 1970 | 36 | ||
| Bööröljüüt Thermal Power Plant | 2025 | - | 300 |
Renewable energy
In 2018, 7% of Mongolia's electricity came from renewable power sources, mainly wind power. Mongolia has very sunny weather with average insolation above 1,500 W/m2 in most of the country, making solar power highly available.In 2017, Mongolia commissioned the 10 MW Darkhan Solar Power Plant in Darkhan-Uul Province, the first photovoltaic power station in the country. 247 MW of solar power plants have been approved for construction. Guaranteed power purchase agreements and favorable tariff structures promote further growth of the industry.
Electricity consumption
In 2018, much of Mongolia's electricity consumption was driven by industry and construction.| Sector | Electricity Consumption |
| Industry & Construction | 47 |
| Transport & Communication | 3 |
| Agriculture | 1 |
| Household & Communal Housing | 18 |
| Others | 7 |
| Transmission & Distribution Losses | 12 |
| Station Usage | 12 |
| Export | 0 |