Got to see the Geysers geothermal complex again today. Still surreal to see the steam we use to generate power be acquired simply by drilling a deep enough hole.
one honk maybe more
eval@glauca.space
honked back 27 Apr 2025 02:57 -0700
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@igloo Very cool (well, probably hot!) — the mist sets a great backdrop for all those photos too, getting weirdly pretty and serene yet also almost video game grungy industrial vibes, maybe like a Halo map
How much power do y’all tend to get out of these plants locally?
igloo
honked back 27 Apr 2025 07:55 -0700
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@eval Across the entire field, it's about 750-800MW. Up front costs aside, it's a fantastic base load! Given the local substation is linked up directly, I'm pretty confident that I'm running off of it almost all the time.
benjojo@benjojo.co.u..
honked back 27 Apr 2025 01:53 -0700
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