| Hellisheiði Power Station | |
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| Country | Iceland |
| Location | Hengill |
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| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 2006 |
| Owner(s) | Orkuveita Reykjavíkur |
| Constructor(s) | Mannvit Engineering |
| Geothermal plant information | |
| Type | Flash steam |
| Wells | 50 |
| Well depth | 2,200 m (7,200 ft) |
| Cogeneration? | yes |
| Turbines | 4 x 45 MW 1 x 30 MW |
| Power generation information | |
| Installed capacity | 213 MWe (December 2010) |
| Maximum capacity | 300 MWe 400 MWth |
The Hellisheiði Power Station is the second largest geothermal power station in the world, and the largest in Iceland. The facility is located in Hengill, southwest Iceland, 11 km (7 mi) from the Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station. As of October 2011, the plant produces 303 MW of electricity and 133 MW of hot water, with a target capacity of 400 MW. Once this capacity is reached, it would rank as the largest geothermal power station in the world, in terms of installed capacity.[1]
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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, introduced in 2010 is currently producing 133 MW. On 1 October 2011, the last two high pressure 45 MW turbines were added.