Q. The world’s largest geothermal power installation is “The Geysers” located in which among the following countries?
Answer: United States
Notes: The Geysers Geothermal Complex is located in the United States, north of San Francisco in California. It is the world's largest geothermal power plant, with a capacity of 1,517 megawatts. The Geysers is made up of 22 power plants spread over several kilometers.
The Geysers has been producing electricity since 1960. Geothermal power plants are a renewable source of energy that can provide clean and reliable electricity with a low environmental impact. They are also relatively inexpensive to operate and maintain.
Geothermal resources are most accessible in the western states, from Colorado and New Mexico up to Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Oregon.
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