Entity · IV-001
Salton Sea Geothermal Field
Existing geothermal power generation capacity relevant to multiple downstream industrial loads.
Power UtilityExisting
Summary
Evidence
Open evidence ledger →| ID | Date | Category | Source | Confidence | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IVE-002 | 2026-02-12 | Energy | Regional infrastructure data | High | Verified | Salton Sea geothermal field has approximately 400 MW of installed generation capacity across 11 operating plants, with brine assays indicating lithium concentrations of 200–400 mg/L — among the highest documented geothermal brine grades in North America. |
Relationships
| From | Relation | To |
|---|---|---|
| Salton Sea Geothermal Field | Co-located with | Lithium Valley Extraction Site |
| Salton Sea Geothermal Field | Feeds | Imperial Irrigation District (power arm) |
| Salton Sea Geothermal Field | Feeds | IID Transmission Backbone |
Risks
Open risk register →No risks linked to this entity yet.
Scenarios
Open scenario workspace →Co-located Lithium and Power
ActiveSite lithium extraction and battery component manufacturing directly against existing geothermal power generation to minimize new transmission needs.
Open Decisions
Open decision queue →Scope lithium extraction pilot at Salton Sea
Define the scope of a pilot program to test commercial-scale direct lithium extraction ahead of a full siting commitment.
MediumDraft
Timeline
2026-02-12Evidence Added
Evidence Imported
Regional infrastructure data confirming co-located geothermal and lithium-bearing brine potential imported.
by Research Analyst
2026-02-05Entity Created
Geothermal Plant Added
Salton Sea Geothermal Field recorded as an existing regional power source.
by Regional Strategy Lead