Vatnsfell Power Station

Dam in Highlands of Iceland
64°11′46″N 19°01′57″W / 64.196203°N 19.032636°W / 64.196203; -19.032636StatusOperationalConstruction began1999Opening date2001Dam and spillwaysImpoundsHarnessed riverHeight30 m (98 ft)Length730 m (2,395 ft)Spillways2Spillway typepenstockReservoirCreatesLake ThórisvatnCatchment area2,833 km2 (1,094 sq mi)Power StationOperator(s)LandsvirkjunCommission date2001Hydraulic head67 m (220 ft)Turbines2 x 45 MWInstalled capacity90 MW

Vatnsfell (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈvasːˌfɛtl̥]) is an Icelandic hydroelectric power station situated in the Highlands of Iceland, at the south end of lake Þórisvatn, just before the Sprengisandur highland road.

The power station went online in 2001. It is run by Landsvirkjun and generates electricity during the peak demand winter months. The installed capacity is 90 MW, and the head is 67 metres (220 ft).[1] Lead engineering services were provided by Mannvit Engineering.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Vatnsfell on Landsvirkjun's web". Archived from the original on 2010-09-15. Retrieved 2010-09-15.
  2. ^ Vatnsfell project example on Mannvit's website

External links

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  • iconRenewable energy portal
  • Official website


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