Earth:Geothermal energy in Taiwan
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Geothermal vapor at Yangmingshan.
Geothermal energy in Taiwan is estimated to have a generation potential of up to 30,000 MW.[1]
History
Exploration of geothermal wells in Taiwan began in 1976 by CPC Corporation. Since then, there have been 34 wells drilled.[2][3]
Geology
There are estimated several areas with highest potential for geothermal energy cultivation, which are Huadong Valley, Mount Lu, Tatun Volcano Group and Yilan Plain.[4]
Power generation
Taiwan established its first geothermal power plant in 1981. However, the plant was shut down in 1993 due to low efficiency.[5] The currently working geothermal power plant is the Qingshui Geothermal Power Plant in Datong Township, Yilan County.
See also
- Renewable energy in Taiwan
References
- ↑ "Drilling started for Sanxing geothermal project in Taiwan | ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News". 3 August 2016. http://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/drilling-started-for-sanxing-geothermal-project-in-taiwan/.
- ↑ "Basic Information of Geothermal Power in Taiwan | Formosan Business Support". https://www.formosanbs.com/news_info.asp?id=26.
- ↑ "Taiwanese oil firm CPC to explore geothermal project at Mt Datun, near Taipei | ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News". 18 December 2017. http://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/taiwanese-oil-firm-cpc-to-explore-geothermal-project-at-mt-datun-near-taipei/.
- ↑ "Basic Information of Geothermal Power in Taiwan | Formosan Business Support". https://www.formosanbs.com/news_info.asp?id=26.
- ↑ "Taiwanese oil firm CPC to explore geothermal project at Mt Datun, near Taipei | ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News". 18 December 2017. http://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/taiwanese-oil-firm-cpc-to-explore-geothermal-project-at-mt-datun-near-taipei/.
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