The diagram illustrates the production of electricity using geothermal energy.
In general, the process of generating electricity undergoes five systematic and complex stages, starting with the injection of cold water down the well.
Firstly, the water is pumped down under high pressure from the reservoir next to the plant. Notably, the depth of both tunnels through which the water goes down and is later pumped up is 4.5 km, and they are connected by a geothermal shaft zone where the hot rocks heat up the water before it is pumped up. Once the water is heated, it travels up to a condenser chamber on the other side of the power plant via the production well.
Retained there for a while, the water is converted into steam, which is forced into a shaft leading to the final chamber where two main components are positioned: a turbine and a generator. Here, the steam causes the turbine to spin, which in turn powers the generator to produce electricity.
Finally, the electricity is delivered to the plant via a cable attached to the generator.