Krafla is a 60 MW geothermal power plant in Iceland, operated by Landsvirkjun since 1977. It is one of 6 geothermal plants in the country, contributing 10.49% to Iceland's total geothermal capacity of 572 MW. The largest geothermal plant in Iceland is Hellisheiði at 213 MW, making Krafla 3.55 times smaller. Ranked #5 of 6 geothermal plants in Iceland, Krafla's 60 MW represents a significant portion of the national capacity. The largest geothermal plant in Iceland is Hellisheiði at 213 MW, making this facility 3.55 times smaller. The nearest plant is Bjarnarflag (3 MW, Geothermal). The facility is located in the Northeast region of Iceland, approximately 100 km from Akureyri.
49 years old
Iceland, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Iceland- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Geothermal power generation harnesses the Earth's internal heat to produce electricity. This renewable energy source exploits the thermal energy stored beneath the Earth's crust, which can be accessed through geothermal power plants. These plants typically utilize steam or hot water from geothermal reservoirs to drive turbines that generate electricity. The process begins by drilling wells into geothermal reservoirs, often located in tectonically active regions, where the temperature gradient is favorable for energy extraction. The steam or hot water extracted is then channeled to turbines, converting thermal energy into mechanical energy, which is subsequently transformed into electrical energy by generators.
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