Ribeira Grande is a 15.8 MW geothermal power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 1994. It is operated by EDA and is one of only two geothermal plants in the country. This plant represents 54.86% of Portugal's total geothermal capacity of 29 MW. Ranked #1 of 2 geothermal plants in Portugal, Ribeira Grande's 15.8 MW capacity is equal to the largest geothermal plant in the country, which is also Ribeira Grande at 16 MW. This facility plays a significant role in the limited geothermal energy sector in Portugal. Nearby plants include Pico Vermelho (13 MW, Geothermal), Graminhais (9 MW, Wind), and Túneis (1.7 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in the Azores region, approximately 30 km from Ponta Delgada, the nearest major city.
32 years old
Portugal, Europe
- 123. largest of 462 plants in Portugal
- #21,052 worldwide by installed capacity
- #173 of 215 Geothermal plants worldwide
- 0.11% of the installed capacity of Portugal
32 years in operation
Geothermal fleet average: 26.9 years
3 plants within 100 km, 24 MW combined
Source: Energias Endogenas de Portugal
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ribeira Grande is a geothermal power plant producing approximately 111 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
Portugal- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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