Mutnovskaya GeoPP is a 50 MW geothermal power plant in Russia. It is operated by PJSC "RusHydro" and was commissioned in 2002. This facility is the largest geothermal plant in the country. Ranked #1 of 3 geothermal plants in Russia. Its 50 MW represents 67.57% of Russia's total geothermal capacity of 74 MW. The largest geothermal plant in Russia is Mutnovskaya GeoPP at 50 MW, making it the only facility of its kind. Nearby plants include Verkhne-Mutnovskaya GeoPP (12 MW, Geothermal). The facility is located in the Kamchatka Krai region, approximately 300 km from the nearest major city, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
24 years old
Russia, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Russia- Continent
- Europe
- 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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