Geothermal power plants produce electricity using the natural heat of the earth (renewable energy) and a steam turbine. The energy performance of a geothermal power system is influenced by a number of factors such as the available steam flow and its temperature, as well as the steam turbine operating pressure, back pressure, efficiency and minimum capacity. Refer to the Geothermal Power System Schematic for more information.

Software & Data
The RETScreen Software Geothermal Power Model can be used worldwide to evaluate the energy production and savings, costs, emission reductions, financial viability and risk for central-grid, isolated-grid and off-grid geothermal power projects, ranging in size from large scale multi-turbine power plants, to small scale single-turbine power systems. The software (available in multiple languages) also includes product, project and climate databases, a detailed user manual, and links to geothermal Energy resource maps.

Click here to download RETScreen 4 (36 MB).

Case studies / Templates
Power - Multiple tech - Geothermal power - Hydro turbine - 4,200 kW / Mexico