MAKBAN-Binary is a 15.7 MW geothermal power plant in the Philippines, operated since 2000. Ranked #12 of 18 geothermal plants in the Philippines. Its 15.7 MW accounts for 0.63% of the Philippines' total geothermal capacity of 2,475 MW. The largest geothermal plant in the Philippines is UNIFIED LEYTE at 610 MW, making this facility 38.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include San Lorenzo - Santa Rita Power Plant (1,914 MW, Gas), Pagbilao Power Plant (1,184 MW, Coal), and Pagbilao Power Station (1,155 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Calabarzon, approximately 100 km southeast of Manila.
26 years old
Philippines, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Philippines- Continent
- Asia
- 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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