KRAFLA GEOTHERMAL POWER STATION
Location: close to Krafla volcano and the lake Mývatn, Iceland.
Type: geothermal
Status: Operational
Year of establishment: 1977
Installed Capacity: 60 MW
Project Description
Thermal energy emitted from the Earth’s core heats up water seeping down from the surface into magma chambers. Formed steam, flowing up, is then withdrawn to the turbines which converts the steam into electricity. Steam is then condensed into water and reinjected back to the Earth, closing the water cycle. The power plant produces 500 GWh of electricity.
Purpose/Application
In Iceland, geothermal energy is the one being the most used, since it is a volcanic island. It was built to use the Krafla volcano possibilities and cover nearby people’s power demand.
Unique Aspect
It is known for being the world's hottest geothermal well, since its borehole reaches magma at its lowest point, with a temperature of 430 °C. The right to use the well is owned by Mannvit.
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