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Global geothermal plant units by technology 2015

Number of geothermal plants worldwide in 2015, by type
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The data shows the number of geothermal plant units globally in 2015, by type of geothermal plant. During this year, there was 68 double flash plants around the world. Geothermal power plants all use steam which turns large turbines that power electrical generators.

Binary 286
Single flash 167
Double flash 68
Dry steam 63
Back pressure 26
Triple flash 2