Iceland and geothermal energy Green by Iceland 2021-03-30 | Iceland has harnessed the potential of geothermal energy, heating 90% of its houses and producing 30% of its electricity with geothermal. Geothermal energy is very important in Iceland that relies 100% on renewables for both electricity and house heating. The cascading use of geothermal was also pioneered in Iceland and has created new industries in Iceland through the circular economy mindset of making the most of each resource. Icelandic expertise in geothermal is also a valuable export product. Read more: greenbyiceland.com/geothermal-energyFind your Icelandic GreenTech partner: greenbyiceland.com/greentech-partners
Alor - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2023-04-13 | The first objective of ALOR is to provide an Aluminum-based rechargeable battery for stationary applications and to develop and deploy a manufacturing pilot line in Spain followed by a manufacturing facility in Iceland to launch a market-ready product.Alor ehf. was established with the aim of accelerating energy exchange through the introduction of new, environmentally friendly technological solutions. In collaboration with the University of Iceland and other scientists, Alor is working on scaling up the technology that the company has already acquired through its collaboration with Albufeira Energy Storage 2 (AES). Together with the University of Iceland, Alor is developing green energy storage, create new knowledge of environmentally friendly battery technology while also educating students in order to promote Icelandic innovation in this field in the future. Alor is developing and manufacturing electricity storage facilities that will be used e.g. to collect and store excess electricity and promote its better utilization.http://www.alor.is/?lang=en
Bravo Earth - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2023-04-13 | All organizations need to reduce waste and the usage of resources to reduce their carbon footprint. Implementing environmental policies affects every employee which requires a change in behavior. BravoEarth is a web-based system that facilitates these changes through effective change management.In the BravoEarth web solution, organizations can keep track of environmental goals, break them down into projects and measure the progress of implementation strategies. Managers and other employees work jointly on projects, suggest improvements and track progress. Well defined goals and self-assessment aligns employee behavior with the organization’s environmental policies. Tasks and assessment frameworks clearly guide both managers and employees on what needs to be done to reduce waste and thus reduce the carbon footprint. The system is simple to implement and easy to use. A summary of the objectives together with statistical analysis can be used to create an environmental report. BravoEarth provides monitoring and makes the results of environmental actions more visible. https://www.bravo.earthbravo@bravo.earth
EY Iceland - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2023-04-13 | EY Iceland's reputation is based on and grounded in providing high-quality professional audit services objectively and ethically to every company we audit. https://www.ey.is/
IdunnH2 - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2023-04-13 | The green hydrogen revolution is underway and the team at IðunnH2 is working on developing the supply chains required to put this clean, green gas to use, both in Iceland and globally. All feasible solutions need to be implemented in order to fight the climate crisis, and Iceland’s comparative advantage for commercial-scale hydrogen production makes it the ideal solution for IðunnH2 to focus on.idunnh2.com
Vetnis - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2023-04-13 | VETNIS is a development company focusing on the production and distribution of green hydrogen to power local heavy-duty transport. By developing at the same time the production and distribution of green hydrogen and the first hydrogen truck fleet in Iceland, VETNIS is cracking the chicken and egg problem of hydrogen demand and supply. VETNIS cooperates with leading companies in the sectors of energy, transport and technology to realize national goals of decreased emission of green-house gases.http://vetnis.com
Iceland Drilling - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2023-01-19 | Iceland Drilling Company (IDC) has extensive experience in the field of drilling deep geothermal wells. The company operates internationally, and possesses a fleet of hydraulic rigs and modern drilling equipment that can be transferred swiftly from one part of the world to another. We offer our client safe and efficient operations and complete integrated services. Our drilling rigs are electric driven, and with adequate substations in place, then the rigs can be connected directly to an electric grid at drilling site, which replaces diesel driven generators. The consequences are emission free and low sound operations.Website: https://www.jardboranir.is/
90% of House Heating in Iceland is Geothermal! Green by Iceland 2022-10-18 | Geothermal house heating has worked wonders in Iceland and has the potential to heat homes across the world!Many areas have access to low-temperature geothermal zones ideal for district heating but not hot enough for electricity production. Hear more about Iceland's success story and how more countries can transition to sustainable geothermal heating!
Mannvit - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Mannvit has over 50 years of experience in geothermal energy, hydroelectric power, geothermal district heating and transmission. Mannvit has played a leading role in harnessing these energy resources in Iceland offering engineering and geoscientific consulting to geothermal and hydropower developers, plant operators, investors, and financial organizations in markets such as Europe, North and South America, Eastern Africa and Asia.The company offers a broad range of services in renewable and alternative energy consulting and engineering, from the design and construction of environmentally friendly biogas and biofuel plants to the improvement of energy transmission, green data centres, CO2 sequestration (i.e. Carbfix and Sulfix) and reduction and carbon recycling. Mannvit has accumulated highly specialized technical expertise to service the primary aluminum industry in Iceland and Norway. Mannvit has led the consulting for methane gas processing and hydrogen production facility development in Iceland.Power production from geothermal energy, combined heat & power using geothermal energy and geothermal district heating systems development is a cornerstone of Mannvit’s consulting where the company has developed multiple solutions in steam-field development, geothermal well design and the development of solutions using geothermal energy.Environmental consulting regarding implementation of the GSAP (Geothermal Sustainability Assessment Protocol) is part of the service offering.Mannvit’s subsidiary, offers specialized software that integrates, processes data from geothermal power plant operations for visualization on the web, enabling data from multiple data sources to be processed and presented for operators – making better use of the data available to improve operations.mannvit.com
ON Power - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Carbfix (ON Power)* captures CO2 and turns it into stone underground in less than two years through proprietary technology. The company’s mission is to be a key instrument to tackle the climate crisis and substantially reduce global CO2 emissions. http://www.carbfix.com
ReSource International - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | ReSource International (RSI) is Iceland’s only dedicated environmental engineering company and has international bases in Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. We offer consultancy of many kinds and also contracted operations, maintenance and field measurements for companies and institutions across Iceland and internationally, as well as conducting world-leading R&D projects.Consultancy: RSI offers consulting services in the following fields:- Pollution modelling- Lifecycle assessment and Environmental impact- Waste management- Biogas industrial consultancy (e.g. potential tests, operations consultancy)- Greenhouse gas accounting and sustainability reports- Biproduct trading- Operations and monitoringRSI conducts regular operations and monitoring for many different clients in Iceland. RSI also has one of the largest drone teams in Iceland.R&D: RSI administers grants and institutional contracts from many clients.http://www.resource.is/
Klappir - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Klappir Green Solutions is a pioneering Icelandic software solutions company that develops and helps businesses implement digital solutions that make it both easy and lucrative to better manage environmental issues.Klappir's smart environmental management solutions collect, process, and transmit environmental data, allowing companies, institutions and local and national governments alike to analyze their emissions and energy usage, set statistical goals, and gain a comprehensive overview of all polluting factors in their operations.The software, which is unique, takes a holistic approach to environmental accounting and is among the first information systems of its kind in the world. Currently expanding internationally, Klappir has already built up a vibrant environmental network of more than 200 companies in Iceland, across ten different industries, and is helping players both small and large take up smart environmental management and minimize their footprint on land, sea, and in the air.klappir.com
Laki Power - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Laki Power supplies power grid operators with advanced line monitoring tools and intelligence that enable them to optimise performance, safety and cost, and respond to the increasing challenges of renewable energy and smart grids.Laki Power’s system is clamped onto high voltage power lines and harvests energy from the surrounding electromagnetic field. The power harvested is sufficient for running a variety of internal surveillance and measurement devices such as high-resolution cameras, weather stations, tilt sensors, thermal cameras, salinity sensors, DLR measurements and forecasts.Laki Power’s surveillance system replaces surveillance devices which are powered by external sources, such as diesel generators or feeder lines and reduces the number of necessary surveillance trips by jeeps, snowmobiles, or helicopters to remote locations.lakipower.com
Landsvirkjun - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Landsvirkjun is Iceland's National Power Company and fully owned by the Icelandic State. The company was established in 1965 and today produces over 14 TWh of 100% renewable energy annually from around 2.200 MW of installed hydro, geothermal and wind power resources. Landsvirkjun promotes sustainable development through leading-edge application of knowledge, innovation and technology.Landsvirkjun Power, fully owned subsidiary of Landsvirkjun, offers international advisory services and co-development partnership opportunities in hydro and geothermal power development, construction and commissioning of operations. The company has been actively involved in a multitude of projects globally since its establishment in 2008, mostly in the capacity of Owner's Engineer, both in developed as well as developing markets across all continents.lvpower.com
Ankeri - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Ankeri provides a cloud-based software platform for ship owners and charterers to manage and share ship data and collaborate for improved performanceankeri.net
EFLA - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | EFLA is a general engineering and consulting company based in Iceland with international activities and consultancy around the globe. EFLA's strength is based on highly qualified and experienced professionals with expertise in a wide variety of fields. The company mission is to enable and support the success of its customers and society, through progressive and value-driven solutions.efla-engineers.com
Environice - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Environice– is a leading consultancy in Iceland in the field of climate change and sustainable development– bases its operations on a holistic view and multi-sectoral thinking– provides a professional yet personal serviceEnvironice provides its clients with sustainability consulting, focusing not only on conventional environmental issues, but also on social and economic factors and the interrelations between these three dimensions. The company offers services to both public and private entities on a wide range of issues, such as climate change, renewable energy, air pollution, waste management, environmental impact assessment, environmental labels and certificates, sustainable tourism, and environmental governance.https://www.environice.is/english/
Gerosion - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Gerosion specializes in research, development, and innovation for geothermal and energy intensive industries. Gerosion has worked closely with Elkem Iceland on improving their raw material yield and enabling them to recycle the plant’s waste as raw material. This cooperation has also enabled the plant to use a broader variety of raw materials. Gerosion has also worked with other energy intensive plants in Iceland on a variety of environmental solutions. Our mission is to make the Icelandic energy intensive industry the most eco-friendly in the world, led by Icelandic innovation.http://www.gerosion.com
IceWind - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | IceWind specializes in designing and manufacturing small-scale, vertical axis wind turbines that provide 100% renewable energy in any weather condition. Currently, we offer two product lines: the RW series and the CW series. Both types of turbines are built upon a patented, hybrid Savonius/ Darrieus design. This combination of drag and lift systems, accelerates the turbines quickly at lower wind speeds while simultaneously providing a natural brake at higher speeds to prevent over-spin. IceWind turbines are built to be sustainable and rugged, providing power regardless of the weather.The RW turbines is specially designed for providing energy to telecommunication towers making it easier for telecom companies to have off-grid systems run on renewables. Off-grid towers usually run on fossil fuels but with the use of the Icewind turbine the companies can save many tons of fuel while lowering the carbon footprint significantly.The CW turbine is a residential unit for individuals that want to lower the carbon footprint by making their own electricity at their home or at their cabin.https://www.icewind.is
ISOR Iceland Geosurvey - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Iceland Geosurvey is a worldwide leader in research and development of geothermal energy. It offers consulting and research services in most areas of geothermal applications.IG’s experts have experience from consulting and servicing Icelandic energy companies and authorities, as well as international bodies, for decades.IG’s strategy is to offer its customers efficient services and reliable consulting, based on the best available knowledge at any time.Iceland GeoSurvey offers consulting, services and training in the following fields:- Mapping- Geoscientific measurements- Chemical analysis- Location of drilling holes- Assessment and operation of geothermal systems- Groundwater and drinking water- Information systemshttps://http://www.isor.is/
HS Orka - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | HS Orka supplies green electricity from renewable sources, geothermal and hydro. The company also offers clean CO2, steam, ground sea, hot clean sea, silica and other byproducts of its geothermal operations.https://www.hsorka.is/en/
Ýmir Technologies - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | ÝMIR technologies offers affordable modular solutions for the processing of bio-waste into bio-fuel. Using patented ÝMIR technology, the fat from slaughterhouse waste, fish offal and various agricultural waste can be lucratively transformed into zero-footprint bio-diesel. Of interest to waste-holders looking at the production of bio-gas, bio-ethanol and compost, many difficult household and medical waste fractions, including e.g. soiled absorbent products, can be pre-treated using ÝMIR technology to significantly increase the yield of valuable and marketable producthttp://www.ymirtec.com
Reykjavík Geothermal - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Reykjavík Geothermal Limited is a geothermal development company focused on the development of high temperature geothermal resources for utility scale power production. RG specifically identifies and targets locations where quality geothermal resources can be efficiently harnessed to meet the local demand for power and clean dependable energy.http://www.rg.is/
Vatnaskil - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Vatnaskil is an environmental consulting firm offering specialized consultancy regarding nearly all components of our physical environment, including deep geothermal reservoirs, shallow groundwater aquifers, surface waters and the atmosphere. Our expertise lies in developing conceptual and computational models of these systems and applying them to solve issues related to resource development and management, urban planning and structural design, health and the environment. Vatnaskil has nearly four decades of experience serving Icelandic as well as international clients on projects around the globe.Vatnaskil has extensive experience servicing the renewable energy sector, with a diverse portfolio of projects relating to geothermal and hydropower resource development and management. Services provided by Vatnaskil are applicable at all stages during the life cycle of energy development projects, from initial feasibility stages to operational management strategies. Experience also includes servicing energy intensive industry (e.g. aluminium manufacturing) as well as water intensive industry (e.g. land-based fish farming) including public and private water utilities. Vatnaskil specializes in designing tailor-made solutions for each project, focused on maximizing production from the natural resource while ensuring sustainability and minimizing environmental impacts.Recent emphasis on wetland restoration has initiated the development of numerical methods for comprehensive simulation of greenhouse gas release from wetland ecosystems. The main goal of these methods is the establishment of direct measures for evaluating the effectiveness of wetland restoration strategies.Our experience in analysing a wide array of complex processes within the hydrologic cycle across a range of physical environments, including anthropogenic effects on those processes, provides Vatnaskil with a strong foundation on which to tackle imminent issues associated with climate change. Related services include estimation of potential adverse effects of climate change on existing infrastructure and the natural environment, and evaluation of mitigation measures aimed at minimizing negative impacts.https://www.vatnaskil.is/home
Verkís consulting engineers - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Verkís consulting engineers and its forerunners have, since 1932, contributed to the development of the Icelandic infrastructure by providing consultancy and engineering services in the fields of energy, industry, buildings, infrastructure, planning, health, safety and the environment.The firm has gained international reputation in the field of hydropower and geothermal utilization by exporting knowledge based on decades of experience and contributing to the successful development of various renewable energy projects worldwide.When designing and advising its customers, Verkís places emphasis on sustainable solutions, e.g. energy saving, building materials selection, conservation of ecological value and minimization of project impact during its lifecycle. Verkís contributes to the changes needed to bring sustainability to the planet and combat greenhouse gas emissions by emphasizing on UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in its activities related to Gender Equality, Affordable and Clean Energy and Sustainable Cities and Communities.verkis.com
VSO Consulting - Green by Iceland GreenTech Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | VSO Consulting offers comprehensive solutions in sustainable design. We have at our disposal consultants that have vast experience and knowledge regarding all environmental aspects of building design, construction and planning. We have expertise in climate change and its impacts on structural behavior to ensure structural resiliency in a changing climate. We are experienced in eco-certification schemes such as BREEAM and the Nordic Swan, among others. We actively use life cycle assessments within our projects to select eco-friendly materials that minimize carbon footprints and other environmental impacts. Energy consumption is paramount to sustainability; therefore, we simulate the energy systems we design in dynamic software to ensure optimal use and to minimize energy consumption. To ensure that our designs are in fact optimal and that design criteria and energy calculations are consistent, we carry out airtightness tests at building sites.We also conduct life cycle assessments on building materials, products and services to assess overall environmental impacts and to help reduce ecological footprints by assessing various solutions. We carry out life cycle costing to assess project lifetime costs and provide consultation, as necessary. We provide project management during design and construction periods. We also provide advice on waste management planning and implementation, to ensure that waste management is in compliance with current laws and regulations and meets the government's future goals. We have consultants that provide advice on transitioning the transport sector to clean energy, the organization of charging stations and other necessary infrastructure related to the transition to clean energy.https://www.vso.is/en/
Borealis Data Center - Data Centers by Iceland Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Borealis Data Center builds and operates sustainable data centers using renewable, carbon-free energy in one of the world's safest and naturally cool locations. Etix Everywhere Borealis offers made-to-measure build and operation capabilities for companies interested in establishing or expanding operations between key markets in North America and Europe.https://bdc.is/
FARICE - Data Centers by Iceland Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Farice owns and operates two submarine fiber systems connecting Iceland to Europe, FARICE-1, and DANICE, and is constructing a third system, IRIS, to Ireland. Farice provides international wholesale connectivity through its partners, local and international service providers, and direct services to data center customers in Iceland, including high capacity DWDM wavelengths, IP transit, and ethernet services.https://farice.is/
HS Orka - Data Centers by Iceland Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | HS Orka supplies green electricity from renewable sources, geothermal and hydro. The company also offers clean CO2, steam, ground sea, hot clean sea, silica and other byproducts of its geothermal operations.https://www.hsorka.is/en/
Landsvirkjun - Data Centers by Iceland Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Established in 1965, Landsvirkjun is Iceland's state-owned national power company and produces over 15 TWh of 100% renewable energy annually from around 2,200 MW of installed hydro, geothermal, and wind power resources. Landsvirkjun promotes sustainable development through leading-edge applications of knowledge, innovation, and technology.landsvirkjun.com
ON Power - Data Centers by Iceland Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | ON Power is the largest geothermal energy company in Iceland, operating two geothermal power plants located close to Reykjavik that produce both electricity and hot water for district heating. ON Power also runs a Geothermal Business Park, located only 500 meters from the Hellisheidi Plant, with a vision to increase utilization and efficiency of geothermal resources, support innovation, and create value from waste.https://www.on.is/en/
Origo - Data Centers by Iceland Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Origo is the leading IT services provider in Iceland, offering services to the Data Center providers and their customers (everything from colocation and hardware services to cloud and managed services, and everything inbetween). In addition to having a long standing partnership with the likes of IBM and Lenovo, Origo are the Schneider Electric partner in Iceland. As an ISO certified independant services provider in the Icelandic Data centre market Origo feel that it is important to be able to work with multiple data centre providers. For that reason Origo host their infrastructure with three different Data Center providers allowing for geological separation and redundancy.https://www.origo.is/
Reykjavík DC - Data Centers by Iceland Partner Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Reykjavik DC is an exceptionally well-placed tier III data center offering effortless scalability, delivering among the highest levels of service- and power availability on the globe.reykjavikdc.com
Data Centers by Iceland Green by Iceland 2022-03-08 | Iceland is the ideal location for your data. Make use of renewable energy and free cooling for a more environmentally friendly data center.
The Wonders of Geothermal in Iceland Green by Iceland 2021-10-26 | Living on a remote island in the North Atlantic has made Icelanders resourceful and adaptive! In addition to specializing in “traditional” uses for geothermal energy such as electricity generation and district heating, Icelanders have also found innovative geothermal applications that suit the circular economy mindset of making the most of our resources.Geothermal direct use applications include carbon capture, synthetic fuel production, luxury bathing spas, specialized food production, cosmetics manufacturing, and supplements.Read more:greenbyiceland.com/geothermal-energy
Swimming is an integral part of Icelandic culture Green by Iceland 2021-10-24 | Icelanders enjoy taking a break in a geothermally heated “hot pot” outdoors, in any weather and at all times of day. Easy access to a variety of spas and swimming pools has greatly increased local wellbeing and we encourage you to go for a dip during your stay in Iceland!
Geothermal energy can reduce reliance on fossil fuels Green by Iceland 2021-10-23 | Icelandic engineers and scientists strive to make full use of geothermal energy to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.Iceland pioneered the cascading use of geothermal, we use geothermal for electricity production, house heating and all sorts of products such as synthetic fuels, luxury bathing spas, specialized food production, cosmetics manufacturing, and supplements.
90% of houses in Iceland are heated with geothermal district heating Green by Iceland 2021-10-22 | Meet us at WGC2020+1 to discuss the details!
Iceland is a Global Champion for Just & Inclusive Energy Transitions Green by Iceland 2021-09-24 | Iceland is a global champion for just and inclusive energy transitions at the UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy!
Carbon Capture in Iceland - Exciting Innovation in CCUS Green by Iceland 2021-09-15 | Tackling carbon dioxide emissions will be essential in the battle against climate change, in Iceland new CCUS methods have been proven to work.They were originally tested in the geothermal energy sector in order to create the possibility of a carbon neutral energy source, they are now ready to tackle emissions from any polluting sector and make use of them. Iceland is the perfect test market for such solutions as all electricity and heating is produced with renewable energy, which is essential when testing new tech that aims to make the future more sustainable.In this video, Carbfix and Carbon Recycling International tell the world about their technologies and how they work.For more information on sustainable solutions from Iceland, visit our website www.greenbyiceland.com
Green by Iceland Green by Iceland 2021-05-21 | Green by Iceland is a platform for cooperation on climate issues and green solutions. The role of Green by Iceland is to fight climate change locally and globally and to promote the export of Icelandic green solutions while supporting Iceland‘s reputation as a leader in sustainability. Green by Iceland is housed within Business Iceland. Domestically, Green by Iceland facilitates cooperation between the business sector and the government to meet the goal of carbon neutrality by 2040.
Hydropower in Iceland - Responsible Renewable Energy, Effectively Transmitted Green by Iceland 2021-04-22 | All electricity in Iceland is produced with renewable energy. Hydropower accounts for 70% of Iceland's electrical production and geothermal energy for the remaining 30%. This has attracted investors to Iceland and greatly reduced carbon emissions related to fossil fuels. Icelandic experts have decades of experience with hydropower and travel the world to work on hydro projects.
