Iceland's Renewable Energy Journey
We were honored to be invited to participate in Climate Week in New York this September. Our CEO Hörður Arnarson spoke with Alison Kosik, journalist for Climate Week 2025 on Iceland’s journey towards renewable energy.
Born from necessity
Iceland’s renewable journey was born out of necessity. In the 1970s and 80s, our country made the historic decision to abandon oil heating in favour of geothermal energy. Those choices transformed the economy, lowering costs, improving air quality, and securing energy independence.
“That legacy of courage defines Landsvirkjun’s leadership today,” Arnarson explains. “We view climate action as an obligation, not an option. Every investment must serve future generations, just as earlier decisions served us.”
Behind the scenes at Climate Week
