Research
Landsvirkjun oversees a wide range of research into Iceland's ecosystem, weather, water systems, glaciers, geology and a variety of other fields.
Landsvirkjun oversees a wide range of research into Iceland's ecosystem, weather, water systems, glaciers, geology and a variety of other fields. A large number of scientists, companies and public bodies are also involved in this work. They include departments of the University of Iceland, the University of Akureyri and other educational institutions, the National Energy Authority, the Icelandic Institute of Natural Sciences, the National Museum and the Meteorological Office.
In addition, Landsvirkjun's staff carry out extensive research on glaciers and water systems.
Landsvirkjun's research is essential to gain basic knowledge and data that will be used in planning and designing projects and in carrying out environmental impact assessments. Important information is obtained from this research, which is applied in company operations. Landsvirkjun also carries out research to monitor the effects of power stations on the environment.
Landsvirkjun's research is divided into five categories.
General generating research relating to the design of specific power plants
This category covers all research activities relating to the design of specific power plants, including research connected to environmental impact assessments of those projects.
General generating research unrelated to the design of specific power plants
This category covers predefined research projects in the field of general power plant research and other research carried out by Landsvirkjun that is unrelated to the design of specific power plants.
Research relating to monitoring and operating individual power plants
This category covers predefined environmental monitoring projects related to the operation of individual operating units.
Environmental issues and energy research
This category covers predefined research projects sponsored by Landsvirkjun's Energy Research Fund covering environmental and energy issues. The company advertises for research projects annually.
Research projects performed by students studying for master's degrees or doctorates
This category covers projects carried out by promising students studying for master's degrees or doctorates. These projects are sponsored by Landsvirkjun's Energy Research Fund. The Company advertises for projects annually.