Geothermal

Iceland is a country rich in geothermal resources.  Situated on the mid-Atlantic ridge, there is constant, volcanic activity beneath the surface in various parts of the Iceland.  As a result, there are huge amounts of hot water reservoirs in the ground.  We collect hot water from the ground in various parts of Reykjavík, which is a low-temperature area. The water is generally 70-80°C. Hengill, located southeast of Reykjavík, is a high-temperature field.   We operate two geothermal plants in the Hengill area:

Nesjavellir Geothermal Plant
Hellisheiði GeothermalPlant

The History of Hot Water