Central térmica Los Guinchos is an oil-fired power plant in Spain with a capacity of 108.5 MW, operated by Endesa. The plant is part of Spain's oil energy sector. It ranks as the 13th largest oil plant in Spain, contributing 1.76% to the country's total oil capacity of 6,176 MW. Spain has 30 oil plants with a combined capacity of 6,176 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in Spain, CT SANTURCE 2 at 897 MW, Los Guinchos is approximately 1/8th the size. Oil remains a minor but vital part of Spain's energy mix, primarily used for backup and peak load generation. The country has been transitioning towards renewable energy sources, yet oil plants still provide necessary stability in the grid. Central térmica Los Guinchos is located in the Canary Islands, approximately 30 km from Las Palmas.
25 years old
Spain, Europe
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Spain- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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