Miravalles I and II Geothermal Power Plant Costa Rica — 115 MW Geothermal
Miravalles I and II Geothermal Power Plant Costa Rica is a 115 MW geothermal power plant located in Costa Rica. View location, capacity, and technical details.
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Technical Details
- Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Capacity
- 115 MW
- Commissioned
- 1994
- Status
- Operational
- Owner
- Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad
- Country
- CRI
- Coordinates
- 10.700, -85.194
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About this plant
Miravalles I and II Geothermal Power Plant Costa Rica is a 115 MW geothermal facility located in Costa Rica. It is the largest geothermal power plant in the country and contributes to the national energy grid.
Ranking as the 1st geothermal plant in Costa Rica, it represents 57.8% of the country’s total geothermal capacity of 199 MW. Costa Rica has 5 geothermal plants with a combined capacity of 199 MW. The largest geothermal plant, Miravalles I and II, is the only one at this capacity, making it a unique asset in the country’s energy portfolio.
Geothermal energy is a vital part of Costa Rica’s renewable energy strategy, contributing significantly to the country’s electricity generation. The country is located in a geologically active region, providing ample geothermal resources. The plant is situated in the Guanacaste province, approximately 200 km from the capital city, San José.
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