Hvammur hydroelectric plant
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Other names: Hvammsvirkjun
Hvammur hydroelectric plant is a hydroelectric power plant under construction in Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur, Southern Region, Iceland.
Project Details
Table 1: Project details for Hvammur hydroelectric plant
| Status | Nameplate capacity | Turbines | Technology type | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction[1][2] | 93 MW[3] | 2[4] | Run-of-river[3] | Landsvirkjun [100%][5] |
Location
Table 2: Location details for Hvammur hydroelectric plant
| Location | River | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur, Southern Region, Iceland[4] | River Thjorsa[6] | 64.046, -20.143 (exact)[4] |
The map below shows the exact location of the hydroelectric power plant:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230621043215/https://www.icelandreview.com/news/board-of-appeal-revokes-permit-for-hvammsvirkjun-hydropower-plant/. Archived from the original on 2023-06-21.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-09-16-construction-of-hvammur-power-plant-not-stopped-453614.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20220815071634/https://www.hydropower.org/sediment-management-case-studies/iceland-hvammur. Archived from the original on 2022-08-15.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20220929034231/https://www.mannvit.com/projects/hvammsvirkjun-hep/. Archived from the original on 2022-09-29.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221005023847/https://www.hydropower-dams.com/news/consultation-for-the-hvammur-hydro-plant/. Archived from the original on 2022-10-05.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.ntnu.edu/documents/1324510245/1332706030/33_River+Thjorsa+smolt+bypass_Gudjonsson.pdf/.
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