Leading in the production of renewable energy for 45 years

Svartsengi commenced electricity production in 1976 using geothermal energy. It was Iceland’s first power plant to join together electricity production and energy production for the heating of houses. 

Reykjanes Power Plant began generating electricity for the national grid in May 2006. The plant currently has an installed capacity of 100 MW. 

The power plant has had a positive impact on the community of Bláskógabygg, as it has improved the security of electricity supply in neighbouring areas.

HS Orka is Iceland's third largest and only privately owned energy company. The company, which has been producing renewable energy for over 40 years, owns and operates two geothermal plants, one in Svartsengi and the other in Reykjanes.

Renewal of machinery results in increased performance in Svartsengi with minimal impact on the environment.

Improved utilization of geothermal resources, with the installation of low-pressure machines, to increase the efficiency ratio of the fluid collected in the geothermal system with minimal impact on the environment.

Possible future area of electricity production and increased production of hot water for the southwestern part of the country.

Possible increase in volatile power in the electricity system and greatly increased energy security in the Westfjords.