The Qingshui Geothermal Education Center, situated adjacent to the Qingshui Geothermal Recreation Area in Yilan County, Taiwan, has been officially inaugurated by the Yilan County Government. After a two-year construction period and an investment of almost 30 million yuan from private sources, the Geothermal Education Center is now open. The center comprises a geothermal exploration exhibition hall and a generator control room. Within the generator room display area, visitors can learn about the history of geothermal power generation, the processes and equipment involved, the advantages of geothermal energy, and the geothermal resources in Taiwan. The facility offers bilingual support to cater to a diverse audience.
Interactive displays within the center offer a real-time demonstration of a generator's functioning and power generation, allowing tourists to observe the conversion of geothermal energy into electricity through a glass window. During the initial month of its opening, visitors to the Qingshui Geothermal Education Center can utilize their admission ticket to enjoy a complimentary bathing session at the Qingshui Hot Spring House. Conversely, tickets to the Hot Spring House grant entry to the Education Center. Additionally, special events and activities are planned to commemorate the Lunar New Year.
The establishment of the Qingshui Geothermal Education Center marks a significant milestone, making Qingshui the inaugural recreational park in Taiwan to seamlessly integrate geothermal education and tourism. Lin Zimiao, the Mayor of Yilan County, highlighted the enduring popularity of the Qingshui Geothermal Park among tourists. With the addition of the Education Center, visitors can now enhance their understanding of geothermal processes while indulging in activities like enjoying boiled eggs and foot baths in the hot springs. This expansion brings diverse value to the geothermal site, fostering increased awareness and paving the way for further development. The 4.2-MW Qingshui geothermal power plant, a groundbreaking development inaugurated in late 2021, achieved a notable milestone before the end of 2023, generating 38 million kWh of power. This output contributed to meeting 75% of the energy demand for neighboring communities.
