The Palinpinon Geothermal Power Plant is a key infrastructure asset in Philippines's power generation grid, located on the continent of Asia. Designated as a renewable electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 0 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing geothermal energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the Energy Development Corporation, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 1996, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Philippines, Palinpinon Geothermal Power Plant occupies the #14 position among all operational geothermal power plants. Its 0 MW capacity represents a 0.00% share of Philippines's total installed geothermal generating capacity, which currently stands at 2,475 MW. The largest operational geothermal installation in Philippines is the UNIFIED LEYTE with an output of 610 MW, making the Palinpinon Geothermal Power Plant approximately 1.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0000% of Philippines's aggregate generation capacity of 35,822 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of geothermal power plants (modeled at 80% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 0 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Philippines consumes 3 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 0 homes. As a clean and sustainable energy project, Palinpinon Geothermal Power Plant contributes to the direct displacement of greenhouse gases, preventing substantial quantities of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere and helping Philippines advance toward its renewable energy integration targets. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 9.2935° latitude and 123.1717° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the PALINPINON GPP (geothermal, 192.5 MW), the Montesol (solar, 18 MW), the S.I. Power Corporation (gas-fired, 0 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Philippines.
30 years old
Philippines, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Palinpinon Geothermal Power Plant is a geothermal power plant producing approximately 0 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~38 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Philippines- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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