Hellisheiði Power Station

Hellisheiði Power Station
Location of Hellisheiði Power Station
Country	Iceland
Location	Hengill
Coordinates	64°02′14″N 21°24′03″W
Status	Operational
Commission date	2006
Owner(s)	Orkuveita Reykjavíkur
Constructor(s)	Mannvit Engineering
Geothermal plant information
Type	Flash steam
Wells	50
Well depth	2,200 m (7,200 ft)
Cogeneration?	yes
Turbines	4 x 45 MW 1 x 30 MW
Power generation information
Installed capacity	213 MWe (December 2010)
Maximum capacity	300 MWe 400 MWth

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 October 2011, the plant produces 303 MW of electricity and 133 MW of hot water, with a target capacity of 400 MW. Once this capacity is reached, it would rank as the largest geothermal power station in the world, in terms of installed capacity.

History

Electricity production with two 45 MW turbines commenced in 2006. In 2007, an additional low pressure steam turbine of 33 MW was added. In 2008, two 45 MW turbines were added with steam from Skarðsmýrarfjall Mountain. The hot water plant, introduced in 2010 is currently producing 133 MW. On 1 October 2011, the last two high pressure 45 MW turbines were added.

See also

• Geothermal power in Iceland
• List of largest power stations in the world
• List of power stations in Iceland
• Renewable energy in Iceland
• CarbFix

External links

• Official website