Reykjanes Power Station
The Reykjanes Power Station (known as Reykjanesvirkjun [ˈreiːcaˌnɛsˌvɪr̥cʏn]) is a geothermal power station located in Reykjanes at the southwestern tip of Iceland.
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
References
- "Reykjanes Geothermal Power Plant". Power Technology. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
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