Vatnsfell (Icelandic pronunciation: ​[ˈvasːˌfɛtl̥]) is an Icelandic hydroelectric power station situated in the Highlands of Iceland, at the south end of lake Þórisvatn, just before the Sprengisandur highland road.

Vatnsfell Power Station
Location of Vatnsfell Power Station in Iceland
Country	Iceland
Location	Highlands of Iceland
Coordinates	64.196203°N 19.032636°W / 64.196203; -19.032636
Status	Operational
Construction began	1999
Opening date	2001
Dam and spillways
Impounds	Harnessed river
Height	30 m (98 ft)
Length	730 m (2,395 ft)
Spillways	2
Spillway type	penstock
Reservoir
Creates	Lake Thórisvatn
Catchment area	2,833 km2 (1,094 sq mi)
Power Station
Operator(s)	Landsvirkjun
Commission date	2001
Hydraulic head	67 m (220 ft)
Turbines	2 x 45 MW
Installed capacity	90 MW

The power station went online in 2001. It is run by Landsvirkjun and generates electricity during the peak demand winter months. The installed capacity is 90 MW, and the head is 67 metres (220 ft).[1] Lead engineering services were provided by Mannvit Engineering.[2]

References

External links

• Official website

На других языках

[de] Vatnsfell-Kraftwerk