Berlin Geothermal Power Plant El Salvador is a 109 MW geothermal facility located in El Salvador. It is the only geothermal plant of its size in the country. Berlin ranks as the largest geothermal plant in El Salvador, accounting for 53.43% of the country's total geothermal capacity of 204 MW. El Salvador has 2 geothermal plants with a combined capacity of 204 MW. In comparison to the total power generation capacity of 1,418 MW across 16 power plants, Berlin represents about 7.7% of the total. Geothermal energy is a significant component of El Salvador's energy strategy, providing a stable and renewable energy source. The country's volcanic activity allows for efficient geothermal energy production. The plant is located in the western region of El Salvador, approximately 60 km from the capital, San Salvador.
16 years old
El Salvador, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
El Salvador- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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