Nesjavellir

Icelands largest geothermal power plant is Nesjavellir.

Plans for utilizing the Nesjavellir area for geothermal power and water heateing began in 1947. Researches continued from 1965-1986. In 1987 the construction of the plant began and the cornestone was laid in 1990.

The station produces approx. 120 mw of electrical power and delivers around 1800 liters of hot water per second, servicing more than half of Reykjavík’s power requirements.