Mount Apo 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 capacity represents 0% of the country's total geothermal capacity of 2,475 MW. The largest geothermal plant in the Philippines is Unified Leyte at 610 MW, making Mount Apo 6.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Therma South Coal Power Plant (300 MW, Coal), Davao Therma South power station (300 MW, Coal), and MT APO (109 MW, Geothermal). The facility is located in Davao Region, approximately 40 km from Davao City.
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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