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Where is Reykjanes power station located?

Min. source temp. The Reykjanes power station (known as Reykjanesvirkjun [ˈreiːcaˌnɛsˌvɪr̥cʏn]) is a geothermal power station located in Reykjanes at the south-western tip of Iceland.

Is Reykjanes power plant open to the public?

The power plant was open to the public and housed the Power Plant Earth interpretative exhibition. However, the exhibit was closed in June 2018. From December 2023 staff based at the Reykjanes power station controlled remotely the geothermal Svartsengi power station which was threatened by volcanic activity.

When did the Reykjavik Electricity Authority start?

The operation of the Reykjavik Electricity Authority began formally in 1921, when a hydroelectric power station was inaugurated on the Ellida river. The distribution system was enlarged to keep pace with the rapid increase in the population of the capital during the 1920's and soon the Ellida station cope with the demand.

What happened at Reykjanes power station?

From December 2023 staff based at the Reykjanes power station controlled remotely the geothermal Svartsengi power station which was threatened by volcanic activity.

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In May 2023 a low pressure 30 MWe turbine started operation, bringing the power output of the plant to 130 MWe. The turbine uses medium and a low pressure steam at about 155 °C (311

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Its capacity was initially 7,500 kW and waster raised to 19,000 kW. The reserve station drew its cooling water from the Ellida river and provided the District Heating Utility with an extra supply

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