Geothermal 2— 110 MW Geothermal
Geothermal 2 is a 110 MW geothermal power plant located in California, United States, operated by Northern California Power Agency since its commissioning in 1986. The facility utilizes geothermal energy to produce electricity, contributing to the state's geothermal power generation capacity. It is the 3rd largest geothermal plant in the United States. With 110 MW, it represents 2.83% of the country's total geothermal capacity of 3,889 MW. The United States has 65 geothermal plants with a combined capacity of 3,889 MW. Compared to the largest geothermal plant, Geysers Unit 5-20 at 1,163 MW, Geothermal 2 is approximately 9.5% the size. Geothermal energy is a significant renewable resource in California, providing about 5% of the state's electricity. The state's unique geology allows for extensive geothermal development, making it a leader in this energy sector. Geothermal 2 is located approximately 80 miles north of San Francisco in the Sonoma County region.
40 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
40 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 2 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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