Yangbajain Geothermal is a 25.1 MW geothermal power plant in China, commissioned in 1977. Ranked #1 of 2 geothermal plants in China, it accounts for 96.17% of the country's total geothermal capacity of 26 MW. The largest geothermal plant in China is Yangbajain Geothermal at 25 MW, making this facility only slightly larger. Nearby plants include Yangbajing (30 MW, Solar) and Yangbajing Solar Park (20 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Tibet, approximately 50 km from the city of Lhasa.
49 years old
China, Asia
- 2,994. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #17,695 worldwide by installed capacity
- #125 of 215 Geothermal plants worldwide
49 years in operation
Geothermal fleet average: 26.9 years
China National Petroleum Corporation operates 34 plants totalling 17,625 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 526 MW combined
Source: Industry About
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 Plant Database
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