Cerro Prieto Geothermal Power Station


The Cerro Prieto Geothermal Power Station is a complex of geothermal power stations in Baja California, Mexico. It is the world’s largest complex of geothermal power stations in terms of overall size and the second-largest in terms of energy output, with an installed capacity of. The facility is located just south of Mexicali and consists of five individual units, named CP1 through CP5.

Stations

Cerro Prieto I

The CP1 powerhouse has a total installed capacity of, generated by four units of and one unit of. Units 1 and 2 of this powerhouse was commissioned between 1973, followed by 3 and 4 in 1981.

Cerro Prieto II

The CP2 powerhouse has a total installed capacity of, generated by two units which were commissioned in 1982.

Cerro Prieto III

The CP3 powerhouse has a total installed capacity of, generated by two identical units as CP2, measuring. This powerhouse was commissioned in 1983, a year after the commissioning of CP2.

Cerro Prieto IV

The CP4 station commenced operations in July 2000, and consists of four turbines, each with a capacity of.

Cerro Prieto V

The CP5 station is the newest powerhouse of the Cerro Prieto station. It was proposed in July 2009, with the commencement of constructions in September 2009. CP5 will consist of two units, increasing the total capacity of the Cerro Prieto Geothermal Power Station by.