Nagqu Geothermal is a 1 MW geothermal power plant in China, operated by the United Nations Development Programme since 1993. Ranked #2 of 2 geothermal plants in China. Its 1 MW represents 3.83% of China's total geothermal capacity of 26 MW. The largest geothermal plant in China is Yangbajain Geothermal at 25 MW, making Nagqu Geothermal 25 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plant is Chalong Dam (10.8 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Tibet Autonomous Region, approximately 1,000 km from Lhasa.
33 years old
China, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Nagqu Geothermal is a geothermal power plant producing approximately 7 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 Plant Database
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Understanding Geothermal Power Generation: An Overview
Geothermal power generation harnesses the Earth's internal heat to produce electricity. This renewable energy source exploits the thermal energy stored beneath the Earth's crust, which can be accessed through geothermal power plants. These plants typically utilize steam or hot water from geothermal reservoirs to drive turbines that generate electricity. The process begins by drilling wells into geothermal reservoirs, often located in tectonically active regions, where the temperature gradient is favorable for energy extraction. The steam or hot water extracted is then channeled to turbines, converting thermal energy into mechanical energy, which is subsequently transformed into electrical energy by generators.
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