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Hellisheiði Power Station
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The Hellisheiði Power Station (Icelandic: Hellisheiðarvirkjun, Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhɛtlɪsˌheiːðarˌvɪr̥cʏn]) is the eighth-largest geothermal power station in the world and largest in Iceland.[1] The facility is located in Hengill, southwest Iceland, 11 km (7 mi) from the Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station. The plant has a capacity of 303 MW of electricity and 200 MWth of hot water[2] for Reykjavík's district heating.[3] The power station is owned and operated by ON Power, a subsidiary of Reykjavík Energy.
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Country | Iceland |
Location | Hengill |
Coordinates | 64°02′14″N 21°24′03″W |
Status | Operational |
Commission date | 2006 |
Owner(s) | ON Power |
Geothermal power station | |
Type | Flash steam |
Wells | 50 |
Max. well depth | 2,200 m (7,200 ft) |
Cogeneration? | Yes |
Thermal capacity | 200 MWt |
Power generation | |
Units operational | 6 x 45 MW 1 x 33 MW |
Nameplate capacity | 303 MW |
External links | |
Website | www |
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