south iceland
Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant
About Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant
The power plant is located on Route 1, about 25 km from Reykjavík. The visitor centre includes: - Interactive exhibits on geothermal power - Guided tours of the plant (pre-booking required) - Café and gift shop - Views of the geothermal field Tours take about 1 hour and include safety helmets and vests.
📖 Story
Hellisheiði opened in 2006 and supplies about 30% of Iceland's electricity and hot water to the Reykjavík area. The plant drills deep into the earth to access superheated water and steam. It's also a pioneer in carbon capture technology, injecting CO2 back into the ground where it mineralizes into rock.
✈️ Why Visit
Learn how Iceland harnesses volcanic energy to power the country with clean, renewable geothermal power.
💡 Did You Know?
Hellisheiði is a leader in 'CarbFix' technology, which captures CO2 and turns it into solid rock underground.
Key Facts
One of world's largest geothermal plants
Supplies ~30% of Iceland's power
Visitor centre and guided tours
25 km from Reykjavík
Carbon capture technology
Open year-round
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