Geothermal energy in Taiwan
Geothermal energy in Taiwan is estimated to have a generation potential of up to 30,000 MW.[1]
History
[edit]Exploration of geothermal wells in Taiwan began in 1976 by CPC Corporation. Since then, there have been 34 wells drilled.[2][3]
Geology
[edit]There are estimated several areas with highest potential for geothermal energy cultivation, which are Huadong Valley, Mount Lu, Tatun Volcanic Group and Yilan Plain.[4]
Power generation
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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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Drilling started for Sanxing geothermal project in Taiwan | ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News". 3 August 2016.
- ^ "Basic Information of Geothermal Power in Taiwan | Formosan Business Support".
- ^ "Taiwanese oil firm CPC to explore geothermal project at Mt Datun, near Taipei | ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News". 18 December 2017.
- ^ "Basic Information of Geothermal Power in Taiwan | Formosan Business Support".
- ^ "Taiwanese oil firm CPC to explore geothermal project at Mt Datun, near Taipei | ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News". 18 December 2017.
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