Yangbajain Geothermal is a geothermal power plant located in China. It has an installed capacity of 25.1 MW generated from geothermal energy. The plant was commissioned in 1977.
49 years old
China, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Yangbajain Geothermal is a geothermal power plant producing approximately 176 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~38 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Station Database
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Geothermal Power Generation: Harnessing the Earth's Heat
Geothermal power generation utilises the Earth's internal heat to produce electricity. This renewable energy source is derived from the natural heat stored beneath the Earth's crust, which can be accessed through various technologies. The process typically involves drilling wells into geothermal reservoirs, where steam or hot water is brought to the surface. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical power. There are three primary types of geothermal power plants: dry steam, flash steam, and binary cycle plants. Dry steam plants directly use steam from geothermal reservoirs to turn turbines. Flash steam plants allow high-pressure hot water to 'flash' into steam when pressure is reduced, while binary cycle plants transfer heat from geothermal water to a secondary fluid with a lower boiling point, which then vaporises and drives the turbines.
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