Sustainable Energy
An intriguing and interactive exhibition called “Powering the Future” is open to visitors as part of the power station that was first established on the banks of the Ljósa waterfall some 80 years
NIB loan targets transformer upgrades in Iceland''s power grid
The Nordic Investment Bank is lending USD 35m to Landsnet to upgrade Iceland’s electricity grid with new transformer substations, cables, and submarine links to
Power stations
We operate fifteen hydropower stations, three geothermal power stations and two wind turbines for research purposes in five operating areas in Iceland.
Ljosafoss Power Plant
Landsvirkjun''s energy exhibition is located in Ljósafoss Power Station, and is about a 50 minute drive from Reykjavík. The exhibition is interactive with
Ljósafoss Power Station
Ljósafoss Power Station came online in 1937 and is in the east of the waterfall Ljósafoss, an outlet from lake Úlfljótsvatn.
Sustainable Energy
An intriguing and interactive exhibition called “Powering the Future” is open to visitors as part of the power station that was first established on the
Landsvirkjun
We operate fourteen hydropower stations in four operational areas across Iceland. We operate three geothermal power stations, all located in the Northeast. We operate two wind turbines for
Ljosafoss Power Plant
Landsvirkjun''s energy exhibition is located in Ljósafoss Power Station, and is about a 50 minute drive from Reykjavík. The exhibition is interactive with an emphasis on play and experience.
Krafla Geothermal Power Station in Iceland
Located in the northeast of Iceland, the Power Station was built in the crater of the Krafla volcano. It was first brought online in 1978. Due to need of modernization, the plant was refurbished,
List of power stations in Iceland
Over 80% of electricity in Iceland is generated in hydroelectric power stations. The hydroelectric power stations, historically all run by Landsvirkjun, are central to the existence of Iceland as an
Hellisheiði Power Station
The facility is located in Hengill, southwest Iceland, 11 km (7 mi) from the Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station. The plant has a capacity of 303 MW of electricity and 200 MW th of hot water
About the Grid
Landsnet''s transmission system – ''the grid'' – carries electricity from generation companies to utilities and power-intensive industries. The grid includes more than 3,000km of transmission