List of geothermal power stations
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The following page lists all the geothermal fuel power stations that are larger than in nameplate capacity which are currently operational or under construction. Those power stations that are smaller than , and those that are only at a planning/proposal stage may be found in regional lists, listed at the end of the page.
Geothermal power stations
Station | Country | Location Geographic coordinate system A geographic coordinate system is a coordinate system that enables every location on the Earth to be specified by a set of numbers. The coordinates are often chosen such that one of the numbers represent vertical position, and two or three of the numbers represent horizontal position... | Capacity (MW) | |
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Bacman Power Station I | Philippines | 110 | ||
BLM Geothermal Plant | United States | 36°02′00"N 117°49′00"W | 100 | |
Calistoga Power Station | United States | 176 | ||
Cerro Prieto Geothermal Power Station Cerro Prieto Geothermal Power Station The Cerro Prieto Geothermal Power Station is the largest geothermal power station in the world, with an installed capacity of , with plans for expansion up to by 2012... I |
Mexico | 32°24′43"N 115°14′41"W | 180 | |
Cerro Prieto Geothermal Power Station II | Mexico | 32°24′43"N 115°14′41"W | 220 | |
Cerro Prieto Geothermal Power Station III | Mexico | 32°24′43"N 115°14′41"W | 220 | |
Cerro Prieto Geothermal Power Station IV | Mexico | 32°24′43"N 115°14′41"W | 100 | |
Cerro Prieto Geothermal Power Station V | Mexico | 32°24′43"N 115°14′41"W | 100 | |
Darajat Power Station | Indonesia | 55 | ||
The Geysers The Geysers The Geysers is a complex of 22 geothermal power plants, drawing steam from more than 350 wells, located in the Mayacamas Mountains north of San Francisco, California.The largest in the world, the Geysers has... 5 |
United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 55 | |
The Geysers 6 | United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 55 | |
The Geysers 7 | United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 55 | |
The Geysers 8 | United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 55 | |
The Geysers 9 | United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 55 | |
The Geysers 10 | United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 55 | |
The Geysers 11 | United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 110 | |
The Geysers 12 | United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 110 | |
The Geysers 13 | United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 138 | |
The Geysers 14 | United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 113 | |
The Geysers 16 | United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 118 | |
The Geysers 17 | United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 118 | |
The Geysers 18 | United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 118 | |
The Geysers 20 | United States | 38°47′26"N 122°45′21"W | 118 | |
Hellisheidi Power Station Hellisheiði Power Station The Hellisheiði Power Station is the second largest geothermal power station in the world, and the largest in Iceland. The facility is located in Hengill, southwest Iceland, from the Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station. As of October 2011, the plant produces of electricity and 133 MW of hot... |
Iceland | 64°02′14"N 21°24′03"W | 213 | |
Jermaghbyur Geothermal Power Plant Jermaghbyur Geothermal Power Plant The Jermaghbyur Geothermal Power Plant will be Armenia's largest geothermal power plant having an installed electric capacity of 150 MW. It will be situated in Syunik Province of Armenia.... |
Armenia | 150 | ||
Kamojang Geothermal Power Plant Kamojang Kamojang, popularly known as Kawah Kamojang or , is a geothermal field and tourist spot in West Java, Indonesia. The crater is located approximately 45 km to the southeast of Bandung through the town of Majalaya... |
Indonesia | 7°07′30"S 107°48′00"E | 140 | |
Kawerau Power Station | New Zealand | 38°03′47"S 176°43′38"E | 100 | |
Krafla Power Station Krafla Power Station The Krafla Power Station is a geothermal power station located near the Krafla Volcano inIceland. Since 1999, it produces 60 MW of energy.-History:The following list shows the development timeline of the power station since 1974:... |
Iceland | 65°42′14"N 16°46′23"W | 60 | |
Mahanagdong Power Station | Philippines | 180 | ||
Malitbog Power Station | Philippines | 233 | ||
Mindanao Power Station I | Philippines | 52 | ||
Mindanao Power Station II | Philippines | 54 | ||
Mount Salak Mount Salak Mount Salak is an eroded volcanic range in West Java, Indonesia. Several satellite cones occur on the southeast flank and on the northern foot. Two craters are found at the summit. Mount Salak has been the site of a geothermal exploration.. The name Salak is come from salak fruit.- See also :*... |
Indonesia | 6°43′S 106°44′E | 180 | |
Mutnovskaya Power Station | Russia | 50 | ||
Navy I Geothermal Plant | United States | 36°02′00"N 117°49′00"W | 102 | |
Navy II Geothermal Plant | United States | 36°02′00"N 117°49′00"W | 100 | |
Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station | Iceland | 64°06′29"N 21°15′23"W | 120 | |
Nga Awa Purua Power Station | New Zealand | 38°36′43"S 176°11′35"E | 132 | |
Olkaria II Geothermal Power Plant Olkaria II Geothermal Power Plant The Olkaria II Geothermal Power Plant is one of Kenya's largest geothermal power plants, has installed electric capacity of 70 MW. In 2010 capacity was expanded to 105 MW.... |
Kenya | 105 | ||
Ohaaki Power Station Ohaaki Power Station The Ohaaki Power Station is a geothermal power station owned and operated by Contact Energy. A distinctive feature of this power station is the 105 m high natural draft cooling tower, the only one of its kind in New Zealand.... |
New Zealand | 38°31′37"S 176°17′31"E | 104 | |
Palinpinon Power Station I | Philippines | 113 | ||
Palinpinon Power Station II | Philippines | 80 | ||
Poihipi Power Station Poihipi Power Station The Poihipi Power Station is a geothermal power station owned and operated by Contact Energy. It is located on Poihipi Road near Taupo in New Zealand.... |
New Zealand | 38°37′49"S 176°02′30"E | 55 | |
Reykjanes Power Station Reykjanes Power Station The Reykjanes Power Station is a geothermal power station located in Reykjanes at the southwestern tip of Iceland. As of 2009, the plant produces 100 MW of electricity, with an expansion plan to increase this by an additional 50 MWe by the end of 2010.- See also :* Geothermal power in... |
Iceland | 63°49′35"N 22°40′55"W | 150 | |
Salton Sea Power Station Salton Sea Power Station Salton Sea Power Station is a geothermal power station in Calipatria, California.... |
United States | 185 | ||
Serrazzano Power Station | Italy | 60 | ||
Svartsengi Power Station Svartsengi Power Station The Svartsengi Power Station is a geothermal power station located in Keflavik, Iceland, near the Keflavík International Airport at the Reykjanes Peninsula. As of December 2007, it produces 76.5 MW of energy, and about 475 litres/second of hot water... |
Iceland | 63°52′44"N 22°25′58"W | 77 | |
Miravalles Power Station | Costa Rica | 100 | ||
Tiwi Power Station A | Philippines | 110 | ||
Tiwi Power Station B | Philippines | 110 | ||
Tiwi Power Station C | Philippines | 110 | ||
Tongonan 1 Power Station | Philippines | 113 | ||
Upper Mahiao Power Station | Philippines | 125 | ||
Wairakei Power Station Wairakei Power Station The Wairakei Power Station is a geothermal power station near the Wairakei Geothermal Field in New Zealand. Wairakei lies in the Taupo Volcanic Zone.- History :... |
New Zealand | 38°37′37"S 176°06′19"E | 181 | |
Wayang Windu Geothermal Power Station Wayang Windu Geothermal Power Station The Wayang Windu Geothermal Power Station is the largest geothermal power station in Indonesia. The facility utilizes two units, one with 110 MW and the other with 117 MW, totalling the installed capacity to 227 MW. The power station is located near the town of Pangalengan, 40 km... |
Indonesia | 07°12′00"S 107°37′30"E | 227 | |
See also
- Geothermal powerGeothermal powerGeothermal energy is thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth. Thermal energy is the energy that determines the temperature of matter. Earth's geothermal energy originates from the original formation of the planet and from radioactive decay of minerals...
- List of largest geothermal power stations in the world