Former Reykjavík Energy CEO: Geothermal Debate Reeks of Politics (Iceland Review)
The debate about Hellisheiðarvirkjun power plant not being able to harness sufficient geothermal energy to meet demands is part of the fight against aluminum smelters in Iceland, according to former CEO of Reykjavík Energy (OR) Guðmundur Þóroddsson.
“To me it sounds like a political plot in the fight against building more aluminum smelters in Iceland. It reeks of people trying to kill or delay the Hverahlíð power plant. It’s part of the global fight against international corporations, which I find taints all environmental debates in Iceland,” commented Guðmundur to Fréttablaðið.
According to Guðmundur, at least nine to ten holes can be drilled in the area around Hellisheiðarvirkjun which would suffice to maintain full capacity given the current 2.3 percent annual decline of six MWe.
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