Miravalles I and II Geothermal Power Plant Costa Rica— 115 MW Geothermal
Miravalles I and II Geothermal Power Plant Costa Rica is a 115 MW geothermal facility located in Costa Rica. It is the largest geothermal power plant in the country and contributes to the national energy grid. Ranking as the 1st geothermal plant in Costa Rica, it represents 57.8% of the country's total geothermal capacity of 199 MW. Costa Rica has 5 geothermal plants with a combined capacity of 199 MW. The largest geothermal plant, Miravalles I and II, is the only one at this capacity, making it a unique asset in the country's energy portfolio. Geothermal energy is a vital part of Costa Rica's renewable energy strategy, contributing significantly to the country's electricity generation. The country is located in a geologically active region, providing ample geothermal resources. The plant is situated in the Guanacaste province, approximately 200 km from the capital city, San José.
32 years old
Costa Rica, North America
- 8. largest of 27 plants in Costa Rica
- #9,472 worldwide by installed capacity
- #34 of 215 Geothermal plants worldwide
- 5.84% of the installed capacity of Costa Rica
32 years in operation
Geothermal fleet average: 26.9 years
Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad operates 17 plants totalling 1,180 MW
11 plants within 100 km, 701 MW combined
Nearest plant: Miravalles V Geothermal Power Plant Costa Rica (1 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Miravalles I and II Geothermal Power Plant Costa Rica is a geothermal power plant producing approximately 806 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
Costa Rica- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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