Bjarnarflag (Myvatn and Krafla area)
Bjarnarflag (Myvatn and Krafla area)
The Bjarnarflag Geothermal Station in the Lake Myvatn area is the smallest geothermal station owned by Landsvirkjun and the first of its kind in Iceland.
The station generates 3 MW, using the steam from the geothermal area near Namafjall Mountain.
In addition to generating 18 GWh of electricity annually, Bjarnarflag provides steam for the local district heating system and industrial use, as well as geothermal water for the nature baths at Lake Myvatn.