Geothermal energy in Taiwan

Geothermal energy in Taiwan is estimated to have a generation potential of up to 30,000 MW.[1]

Geothermal vapor at Yangmingshan.

History

Taiwan started the exploration of geothermal wells since 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
Rainbow Resort Geothermal Power Plant in Beinan Township, Taitung County.

Taiwan established its first geothermal power plant in 1981. However, the plant was shut down in 1993 due to low efficiency.[5]

See also

References
  1. http://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/drilling-started-for-sanxing-geothermal-project-in-taiwan/
  2. https://www.formosanbs.com/news_info.asp?id=26
  3. http://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/taiwanese-oil-firm-cpc-to-explore-geothermal-project-at-mt-datun-near-taipei/
  4. https://www.formosanbs.com/news_info.asp?id=26
  5. http://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/taiwanese-oil-firm-cpc-to-explore-geothermal-project-at-mt-datun-near-taipei/
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