Geothermal
Geothermal Power Plant
A geothermal power plant is a facility that generates electricity by using the heat from the Earth's interior to power a turbine and produce electricity. Geothermal energy is a renewable source of energy that is produced by the natural heat from the Earth's core, which heats up rocks and creates hot water and steam in the Earth's crust.
There are three types of geothermal power plants: dry steam, flash steam, and binary cycle. In a dry steam plant, steam is produced directly from the geothermal reservoir and is used to power a turbine. In a flash steam plant, hot water from the reservoir is pumped to a low-pressure tank, causing the water to flash into steam which then powers a turbine. In a binary cycle plant, hot water from the reservoir is pumped through a heat exchanger to heat a secondary fluid with a lower boiling point, which then vaporizes and powers a turbine.
Geothermal power plants are usually located near areas with geothermal activity, such as hot springs or geysers. The location of the plant will depend on the availability of a geothermal reservoir, which can be found in areas with high levels of geothermal activity. Once the geothermal power plant is operational, it can generate electricity 24/7, making it a reliable source of renewable energy.
While geothermal power plants have a high upfront cost, they have a low operating cost once they are operational. Additionally, geothermal power plants have a small environmental footprint, emit minimal greenhouse gases, and can provide a consistent source of energy that is not subject to weather-related fluctuations like solar or wind power.
Renewable Energy Power Plant - Geothermal
European countries with geothermal power plants and their capacity, as well as the number of power plants:
| Country | Geothermal Power Capacity | Number of Geothermal Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 665 MW | 24 |
| Italy | 843 MW | 34 |
| Turkey | 1,560 MW | 6 |
| Portugal | 11 MW | 1 |
| France | 1 MW | 1 |
| Germany | 0.1 MW | 1 |
American countries with geothermal power plants and their capacity in my previous response. Here it is again for your reference:
| Country | Geothermal Power Capacity | Number of Geothermal Plants |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,700 MW | 22 |
| Mexico | 1,181 MW | 7 |
| Guatemala | 45 MW | 2 |
| Costa Rica | 163 MW | 3 |
| Nicaragua | 150 MW | 3 |
| El Salvador | 204 MW | 2 |
Asian countries with geothermal power plants and their capacity, as well as the number of power plants:
| Country | Geothermal Power Capacity | Number of Geothermal Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 2,100 MW | 17 |
| Philippines | 1,931 MW | 19 |
| Japan | 537 MW | 18 |
| Turkey | 1,560 MW | 6 |
| New Zealand | 164 MW | 5 |
| Papua New Guinea | 56 MW | 1 |
African countries with geothermal power plants and their capacity, as well as the number of power plants:
| Country | Geothermal Power Capacity | Number of Geothermal Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 685 MW | 3 |
| Ethiopia | 7.3 MW | 2 |
| Djibouti | 15 MW | 1 |
| Tanzania | 0.6 MW | 1 |
| Uganda | 0.05 MW | 1 |