dec 31, 1960 - Pacific Gas and Electric Power Plant
Description:
In 1960, Pacific Gas and Electric opened the first large scale geothermal power plant at The Geysers, California. This power plant operated for 30 years and produce 11MW of net power. This event is important because, even after it was shut down, it led to 22 other geothermal power plants being built and utilised.<image: Worldwide Geothermal Power Usage>
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 31, 1960
Now
~ 64 years ago