Krafla Power Station
The Krafla geothermal power plant (Icelandic: Kröflustöð [ˈkʰrœplʏˌstœːθ]) is a geothermal power generating facility located in Iceland, close to the Krafla Volcano and the lake Mývatn. With 33 boreholes, it is able to produce 500 GWh of electricity annually, with an installed capacity of 60 megawatts.
| Krafla Power Station | |
|---|---|
Krafla Power Station | |
| Country | Iceland |
| Location | Krafla |
| Coordinates | 65°42′13.9″N 16°46′23″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1974 |
| Commission date | 1977 |
| Owner(s) | Landsvirkjun |
| Geothermal power station | |
| Wells | 33 |
| Max. well depth | 2,222 m (7,290 ft) |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 2 x 30 MW |
| Make and model | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Nameplate capacity | 60 MW |
| External links | |
| Website | landsvirkjun.com |
| Commons | Related media on Commons |
The construction work started in 1974, but due to volcanic activities in the area, building was slowed. The Krafla power station was officially launched in the early 1977, but was only able to produce at its full 60-megawatt capacity after a second steam turbine was installed in 1996.
Originally the power plant was owned by the government, but was purchased in 1985 and has since been operated by Landsvirkjun (National Power Company). About 15 employees work there full-time.