Geothermal Power

A natural source of clean energy, geothermal energy is a never exhaustable renewable source. Geothermal production can meet our needs while helping the environment.

Geothermal industry was established in 1904 in Larderello (Tuscany), where the Earth’s internal fluids were used for the first time to generate power for industrial purposes. The Italian example was followed by Japan and the United States, so that today the geothermal industry is a major energy asset, widespread throughout the world.

Geothermal power currently reaches 8,590 MW in 25 countries, producing approximately 50 billion kWh.

Enel has always endeavoured to expand and develop geothermal energy worldwide, since today more than ever our Company aims at becoming a leader in renewable development and zero emission power generation.

Geothermal power is experiencing a continuous growth, involving the whole international scene. Particularly in North America, where we manage four geothermal facilities: in California (Surprise Valley), Nevada (Stillwater and Salt Wells) and Utah (Fort Cove). Enel is also very active in Latin America: specifically, in Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Chile.

In Italy, 31 geothermal plants in the Cecina Valley and on the Amiata mountain (Tuscany) produce over 5 billion kWh per year, equivalent to the average consumption of 2 million Italian families.