The Kalina Electrical Power Plant in Husavik

The low-heat energy plant in Húsavik is the first geothermal power plant in the world, which use the “Kalina” technology for electrical production. The plant is generating approximately 2 MWe of electricity by cooling 124°C hot geothermal water to 80°C, before the water is used heating  the town.

The power plant in Húsavik fulfils approximately 75% of the town’s electricity demands. The low-heat power plant was put to work in July 2000 and the “Kalina” technology has proven its value in Húsavik.