Meshkinshahr Geothermal Power Plant is a 5 MW geothermal facility in Iran. Ranked #1 of 2 geothermal plants in Iran, it represents 50% of the country's total geothermal capacity of 10 MW. The largest geothermal plant in Iran is also Meshkinshahr at 5 MW. Nearby plants include Sabalan Ardabil combined cycle power plant (1280 MW, Gas) and Ardebil Sabalan (954 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Ardabil province, approximately 20 km from Meshkinshahr.
Iran, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Meshkinshahr Geothermal Power Plant is a geothermal power plant producing approximately 35 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
Iran- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Nearby Power Plants
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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