Reykjanes power station
| Reykjanes Power Station | |
|---|---|
 Reykjanes Power Station | |
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| Official name | Reykjanesvirkjun |
| Country | Iceland |
| Location | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63°49′35″N 22°40′55″W / 63.8264°N 22.6819°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | May 2006 |
| Construction cost | US$100 million |
| Owner | HS Orka |
| Geothermal power station | |
| Type | Dry steam |
| Min. source temp. | 290 °C (550 °F) |
| Wells | 12 |
| Max. well depth | 2,700 m (8,900 ft) |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 2 × 50 MW |
| Nameplate capacity | 100 MWe |
| External links | |
| Commons | Related media on Commons |
The Reykjanes Power Station is a geothermal power station located in Reykjanes at the southwestern tip of Iceland. As of 2012, the plant generates 100 MWe from two 50 MWe turbines, using steam and brine from a reservoir at 290 to 320 °C, which is extracted from 12 wells that are 2700 m deep. This is the first time that geothermal steam of such high temperature has been used for electrical generation.[1][2]
See also
- Geothermal power in Iceland
- List of largest power stations in the world
- List of power stations in Iceland
- Renewable energy in Iceland
References
- ^ Power-technology.com: Reykjanes Geothermal Power Station Retrieved: 02-01-2010
- ^ Enex.is: Rejkjanes Geothermal Power Plant Retrieved: 21-10-2012
External links
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