Bitra geothermal power plant

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Bitra geothermal power plant is a 135 MW cancelled geothermal power plant in Ölfus, Southern Region, Iceland.


Project Details

Table 1: Unit-level project details for Bitra geothermal power plant

Status Nameplate Capacity Type Owner Operator
Cancelled (inferred May 2023) 135 MW[1] Unknown type Orkuveita Reykjavikur[2] Orkuveita Reykjavikur[2]


Location

Table 2: Unit-level location details for Bitra geothermal power plant

Unit Name Location Coordinates (WGS 84)
Ölfus, Southern Region, Iceland[2] 63.8576, -21.3844 (approximate)[2]

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References

  1. "Developments in Geothermal and Hydro Power in Iceland, Europe and Worldwide" (PDF). IEEE Power Negineering Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 18, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Geothermal Plant on Hold in Bitra". Iceland Review. May 20, 2008. Archived from the original on April 18, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.