For the second time Landsvirkjun is on the Financial Times’ list of companies across Europe that have shown the highest emissions intensity reduction in core emissions

AIB board lifts suspension of exports of Icelandic GOs

The board of the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) decided today to lift the suspension of exports of Icelandic guarantees of origin (GOs) out of the registry of Landsnet, from 2 June onwards. 

Landsvirkjun’s first quarter results for 2023

Record revenues and strong cash generation

AIB suspends all exports of Icelandic GOs

The Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB), which guarantees the origin of European energy through the European Energy Certificate System (EECS), has suspended all exports of Icelandic GOs until further notice.

Annual General Meeting Ratifies ISK 20 Billion in Dividends

At Landsvirkjun’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held 26 April 2023, the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs appointed Members of the Board of Directors in accordance with the governing legislation.

Landsvirkjun has entered into an agreement with the Japanese company Internet Initiative Japan, Inc. (IIJ) to install a micro data centre (MDC).

Renewable Energy for Innovative Technology in Data Centres

Landsvirkjun has entered into an agreement with the Japanese company Internet Initiative Japan, Inc. (IIJ) to install a micro data centre (MDC). 

Landsvirkjun and Linde have signed a collaboration agreement that will facilitate the energy transition in Iceland through the development of clean hydrogen and e-fuel projects. Such projects will be pivotal in decarbonizing the transport sector and industry in Iceland and worldwide.

Landsvirkjun and Linde join forces to develop clean hydrogen and e-fuel projects

Landsvirkjun and Linde have signed a collaboration agreement that will facilitate the energy transition in Iceland through the development of clean hydrogen and e-fuel projects. 

Strong Financial and Environmental Performance

Landsvirkjun’s Annual Report 2022 has been published.

Landsvirkjun’s energy generation leaves one of the lowest carbon footprints globally or 1.1 CO2-eq/kWh . 

Optimal utilisation of the resource and increased flexibility in operations

The area offers extensive opportunities for geothermal utilisation.

Búðarhálsstöð is one of seven hydropower stations in the Þjórsá area.

The water drives six powerful turbines in the powerhouse

Lágmarkshæð vatnsborðs og við tekur varaforði

Aðrennslisgöng frá Hálslóni (þvermál: 7,2-7,6 metrar)

Aðrennslisgöng frá Ufsarlóni (þvermál:6,5 metrar)

Þrenn aðgöng vegna aðrennslisganga (þvermál: 7,2-7,6 m)

Tvenn hjáveitugöng og aðkoma við Kárahnjúkastíflu

Bergþéttingargöng undir Kárahnjúkastíflu

Tvenn göng í Hraunaveitu (þvermál: 4,5 metrar)

Tvenn fallgöng að stöðvarhúsi (þvermál: 4,0 metrar)

Aðkomugöng að stöðvarhúsi (þvermál: 7,5 metrar)

Heildarfallhæð frá Hálslóni í stöðvarhús í Fljótsdal

Hönnunarrennsli (mesta mögulega rennsli)

Nýtir rennsli Tungnaár og  Þjórsár en árnar sameinast í Sultartangalóni

Blanda power station is located on the northern edge of the high-lands near the end of the Kjalvegur Mountain Road.

Blanda power station is located on the northern edge of the high-lands near the end of the Kjalvegur Mountain Road

There are six hydropower stations in the catchment area of Rivers Þjórsá and Tungnaá: Búrfell, Sultartangi, Hrauneyjafoss, Vatnsfell, Sigalda and  Búðarháls.

There are six hydropower stations in the catchment area of Rivers Thjórsá and Tungnaá: Búrfell, Sultartangi, Hrauneyjafoss, Vatnsfell, Sigalda and  Búdarháls.

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