Hellisheiði Power Station
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| Country | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64°02′14″N 21°24′03″W / 64.0372°N 21.4008°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 2006 |
| Owner | Orkuveita Reykjavíkur |
| Geothermal power station | |
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| Website | www |
| Commons | Related media on Commons |
The Hellisheiði Power Station is the second largest geothermal power station in the world, and the largest in Iceland. The facility is located in Hengill, southwest Iceland, 11 km (7 mi) from the Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station. As of February 2009, the plant produces 213 MW of electricity, with a target capacity of 300 MW of electricity and 400 MW of thermal energy. Once this capacity is reached, it would rank as the largest geothermal power station in the world, in terms of installed capacity.[1]
History
Electricity production with two 40 MW and 45 MW turbines commenced in 2006. In 2007, an additional steam turbine of 30 MW was added. In 2008, two 40 MW and 45 MW turbines were added with steam from Skarðsmýrarfjall Mountain. The hot water plant will be introduced in 2010.
See also
- Geothermal power in Iceland
- List of largest power stations in the world
- List of power stations in Iceland
- Renewable energy in Iceland