Los Humeros is a 68.6 MW geothermal power plant in Mexico. Ranked #5 of 7 geothermal plants in Mexico, it contributes 4.36% of the country's total geothermal capacity of 1,574 MW. The largest geothermal plant in Mexico is Cerro Prieto at 570 MW, making Los Humeros 8.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Mazatepec (220 MW, Hydro), Central hidroéctrica Mazatepec (220 MW, Hydro), and Mazatepec hydroelectric power station (220 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Puebla, approximately 120 km southeast of Mexico City.
36 years old
Mexico, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Mexico- 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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