Reykjanes Power Station
The Reykjanes Power Station (known as Reykjanesvirkjun) is a geothermal power station located in Reykjanes at the southwestern tip of Iceland.
| Reykjanes Power Station | |
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 Reykjanes Power Station | |
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| Official name | Reykjanesvirkjun |
| Country | Iceland |
| Location | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63°49′35″N 22°40′55″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | May 2006 |
| Construction cost | US$100 million |
| Owner(s) | 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 |
As of 2012, the power plant generates 100MWe from two 50MWe turbines, using steam and brine from a reservoir at 290 °C to 320 °C, which is extracted from 12 wells that are 2700m deep. This is the first time that geothermal steam of such high temperature has been used for electrical generation.[1]
The power plant is open to the public and houses the Power Plant Earth interpretative exhibition.
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
- Enex.is: Rejkjanes Geothermal Power Plant Retrieved: 21 October 2012
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