Country Iceland Status Operational Owner(s) ON Power | Location Hengill Commission date 2006 Type Flash steam | |
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Similar Nesjavellir Geotherm, Hengill, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, Geysir | ||
Hellishei i power station
The Hellisheiði Power Station (HGPS) is the third-largest geothermal power station in the world. 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 133 MW of hot water for Reykjavik's district heating. HGPS is owned and operated by ON Power.
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HistoryEdit
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 was introduced in 2010 and the last two high pressure 45 MW turbines were added in 2011. The power station has brought air polluted with sulphur dioxide to the nearby capital area.
FeaturesEdit
The power plant offers educational tours and presentations about sustainable energy as part of its Geothermal Energy Exhibition.
