Ortitlán is a 25.2 MW geothermal power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 2007. It is one of only two geothermal plants in the country, contributing 46.84% of Guatemala's total geothermal capacity of 54 MW. Ranked #2 of 2 geothermal plants in Guatemala, Ortitlán's capacity is nearly half of the nation's geothermal output. The largest geothermal plant in Guatemala is Zunil at 29 MW, making Ortitlán 0.87 times larger. Nearby plants include Jaguar Energy power station (300 MW, Coal), Magdalena (145 MW, Biomass), and San Jose (139 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Chimaltenango region, approximately 40 km west of Guatemala City.
19 years old
Guatemala, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Guatemala- 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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