Geothermal 1— 110 MW Geothermal
Geothermal 1 is a 110 MW geothermal power plant located in California, United States, operated by Northern California Power Agency since its commissioning in 1983. The facility generates electricity from geothermal sources, contributing to the state's renewable energy portfolio. It ranks as the 3rd largest geothermal plant in the United States. With a capacity of 110 MW, it represents 2.83% of the total geothermal capacity of 3,889 MW in the country. The United States has 65 geothermal plants with a combined capacity of 3,889 MW. In comparison to the largest geothermal plant, Geysers Unit 5-20 at 1,163 MW, Geothermal 1 is roughly 9.5% the size. Geothermal energy is an important part of California's renewable energy strategy, supplying around 5% of the state's electricity needs. The region's geological conditions are ideal for geothermal energy extraction, allowing for significant development. Geothermal 1 is located approximately 80 miles north of San Francisco in the Sonoma County area.
43 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,008. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,608 worldwide by installed capacity
- #39 of 215 Geothermal plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
43 years in operation
Geothermal fleet average: 26.9 years
Northern California Power Agny operates 8 plants totalling 900 MW
81 plants within 100 km, 4,441 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Geothermal 1 is a geothermal power plant producing approximately 771 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
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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