Ahuachapan Geothermal Power Plant is a 95 MW geothermal facility in El Salvador, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #2 of 2 geothermal plants in El Salvador, this plant contributes 46.57% of the country's total geothermal capacity of 204 MW. The largest geothermal plant in El Salvador is Berlin Geothermal Power Plant at 109 MW, making Ahuachapan 1.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Acajutla Thermal Power Plant (324 MW, Oil), Los Remedios (20 MW, Solar), and Guajoyo Hydroelectric Power Plant (19.7 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Ahuachapan, approximately 80 km from San Salvador.
27 years old
El Salvador, North America
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ahuachapan Geothermal Power Plant El Salvador is a geothermal power plant producing approximately 666 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
El Salvador- Continent
- North America
- 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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