| Abstract |
The Heber Binary Project represents the joint effort of private industry and government to design, build, and operate a 45 MW binary cycle geothermal power plant. By proving the economic and operational feasibility of binary cycle power generation on a commercial scale, the Project expects to expand power generation into the more common low to moderate temperature geothermal resources. The plant first went into operation in May 1985 with 50% of the brine production and injection facilities in place. The second half of the brine facilities are beginning to come online in 1987. Once full flow is achieved, the plant will complete a demonstration period. |