MT Apo is a 109 MW geothermal power plant located in the Philippines. It is one of the 18 geothermal plants in the country and contributes to the renewable energy landscape. The commissioning year is not specified. MT Apo ranks as the 10th largest geothermal plant in the Philippines. With a capacity of 109 MW, it represents approximately 4.4% of the country's total geothermal capacity of 2,475 MW. The Philippines has 18 geothermal plants with a combined capacity of 2,475 MW. Compared to the largest geothermal plant in the Philippines, Unified Leyte at 610 MW, MT Apo is about one-sixth the size. Geothermal energy is a key component of the Philippines' renewable energy strategy, providing a stable and sustainable power source. The country's volcanic geography makes it ideal for geothermal energy production. MT Apo is located in the Mindanao region, approximately 900 km from the capital city, 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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