Last updated: 2026-05-16
As of 2026-01-31, NRG Energy reported 25.0 GW of total power generation capacity globally.
U.S. competitive power generator; the 2025 acquisition of 13 GW of LS Power assets roughly doubled the platform to ~25 GW pro forma.
Key figures
Headline capacity
Op25.0 GW
Geography
North America
All catalogued metrics
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Ownership
- Type
- public company
- Listed
- Yes
- Ticker
- NRG
Recent corporate actions
m and a · 2025-05-12
NRG to buy 13 GW of LS Power generation assets for $12 bn
Methodology notes
- Pro-forma capacity; deal close in 2026.
Sources
All sources used for this profile. Confidence labels reflect source reliability and disclosure freshness.
- NRG Energy — Wikipedia
Wikipedia · Wikipedia
Secondary - NRG Energy to buy power generation assets from LS Power in $12 billion deal
Reuters · 2025-05-12 · Press
Primary source
Frequently asked questions
How much renewable capacity does NRG Energy have?▾
As of 2026-01-31, NRG Energy reported 25.0 GW of total power generation capacity globally.
What technologies does NRG Energy operate?▾
NRG Energy operates Gas, Coal, Solar PV, Battery storage.
Is NRG Energy an IPP?▾
Yes. NRG Energy is classified as an IPP in IPPData's taxonomy, alongside the categories asset_owner.
What is the difference between NRG Energy's installed capacity and pipeline?▾
IPPData separates NRG Energy's operational capacity from secured, under-construction and pipeline figures, marked with basis codes (Op, Att, Sec, Port). See the capacity table for the full breakdown.
What sources does IPPData use for NRG Energy?▾
IPPData uses 2 catalogued sources for NRG Energy, including Wikipedia, Reuters. See the full source list at the bottom of this page.
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