Nesjavellir

Nesjavellir is the largest geothermal power plant in Iceland. It is located 177 metres above sea level in the south-western part of the country, near Þingvellir and the Hengill volcano.

Plans for utilizing the Nesjavellir area for geothermal power and water heating began in 1947 -- some boreholes were drilled to evaluate the area's potential for power generation. Research continued from 1965 to 1986. In 1987, the construction of the plant began, and the cornerstone was laid in May 1990. The station produces approximately 120 megawatts (MW) of electrical power, and delivers around 1800 litres of hot water per second, servicing the Greater Reykjavík Area's hot water needs.

ee also

*Renewable energy in Iceland
*Geothermal power in Iceland

References

* [http://www.or.is/Forsida/ABOUTREYKJAVIKENERGY/SitesEnvironment/Nesjavellir/ About Reykjavik Energy]