Verkhne-Mutnovskaya GeoPP is a 12 MW geothermal power plant in Russia, operated by PJSC "RusHydro". It contributes 16.22% of Russia's total geothermal capacity of 74 MW, which consists of 3 plants. The largest geothermal plant in Russia is Mutnovskaya GeoPP at 50 MW, making Verkhne-Mutnovskaya 4.2 times smaller. Ranked #2 of 3 geothermal plants in Russia, this facility's 12 MW represents 16.22% of the country's geothermal capacity. The largest geothermal plant in Russia is Mutnovskaya GeoPP at 50 MW, making Verkhne-Mutnovskaya 4.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kamchatka CHPP-1 (229 MW, Gas) and Mutnovskaya GeoPP (50 MW, Geothermal). The facility is located in the Kamchatka region, approximately 300 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
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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