Why Geothermal Power Matters Even With So Much Solar

Описание: Why does geothermal power still play a role when solar energy is so widespread?

In this video, we visit a geothermal power plant near the Salton Sea, CA and explain how geothermal generation works, why it’s considered baseload power, and how it supports electric grid reliability.

Ever wonder how we can generate electricity from the Earth's natural heat? In this video, we explore California's Imperial Valley Geothermal Project, where 11 power plants produce over 400 megawatts of clean energy.

Perfect for: Distribution designers looking to learn where electricity starts and how, engineering students, renewable energy enthusiasts, anyone curious about how power plants actually work, or anyone interested in California's energy infrastructure.

Learn how dry steam geothermal plants work, from drilling production wells to recycling water underground. We'll also explore the fascinating geology: how the North American and Pacific plates are literally pulling apart here, allowing magma to rise and create the perfect conditions for geothermal energy.

📍 Location: Imperial Valley, California (near the Salton Sea)

⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction - Imperial Valley Geothermal Project
0:35 How Dry Steam Plants Work
1:14 Steam Turbine Process
1:43 Cooling and Recycling System
2:41 Geothermal History in California
3:25 Plate Tectonics Explanation
4:09 How Plants Extract Steam
4:27 Obsidian Butte & Mud Volcanoes
5:16 Closing

🔑 FACTS
60-megawatt power plant capacity
11 plants operating near Salton Sea
400+ megawatts total production
First plant operational in early 1980s
Geothermal = 4% of California's renewable energy

Music:
Raven On The Range
Composer & Publisher: Mykola Odnoroh
Licensed from Motion Array
Asset #3003721
YouTube Content ID: Artlist

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