also: じねつはつでんしょ
noun
geothermal power plant; geothermal power station
A facility that generates electricity using heat from the earth's interior.
この地域には地熱発電所がいくつかあります。
There are several geothermal power plants in this region.
地熱発電所は火山地帯に建設されることが多い。
Geothermal power plants are often built in volcanic areas.
Compound of 地熱 (geothermal heat) + 発電所 (power plant).