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Mak–Ban Geothermal Power Plant

GeothermalRenewable

Mak–Ban Geothermal Power Plant is a 0 MW geothermal power plant in the Philippines, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #14 of 18 geothermal plants in the Philippines. Its 0 MW represents 0% of the country's 2,475 MW total geothermal capacity. The largest geothermal plant in the Philippines is UNIFIED LEYTE at 610 MW, making Mak–Ban 0 times smaller. Nearby plants include San Lorenzo - Santa Rita Power Plant (1914 MW, Gas), STA RITA (1060 MW, Gas), and Calaca power station (900 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the province of Batangas, approximately 90 km south of Manila.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
Energy Development Corporation
Location
14.0912°, 121.2186°

Philippines, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 14.091222, 121.218583
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Geothermal
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Philippines
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
PhilippinesEnergy Profile
223
Total Plants
35.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroOil
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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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