https://orkustofnun.is/en-rss.xml Orkustofnun blog rss feed en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:19:39 GMT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:19:39 GMT https://orkustofnun.is Orkustofnun fjolmidlar@os.is (Communications Director) os@os.is (System Administrator) https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/unchanged-subsidies-for-electric-car-purchases https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/unchanged-subsidies-for-electric-car-purchases The Energy Fund will continue to subsidize the purchase of electric cars in the same way as it was done in 2024. The amounts are unchanged and buyers can apply for a subsidy at Island.is Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/umhverfis--og-orkustofnun-hefur-teki%C3%B0-til-starfa https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/umhverfis--og-orkustofnun-hefur-teki%C3%B0-til-starfa The Icelandic Energy Authority was closed on 31 December 2024. On 1 January 2025, the Icelandic Environment and Energy Agency began operations. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/at-the-end-of-september-2024-a-final-conference-fo https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/at-the-end-of-september-2024-a-final-conference-fo Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/raforkuvisar2024-5 https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/raforkuvisar2024-5 Fragile security of electricity supply in Q1 2025 and 2026 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-rio-tinto-a-islandi-hf. https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-rio-tinto-a-islandi-hf. Orkustofnun has granted Rio Tinto á Íslandi hf. an utilization licence for groundwater extraction at Straumsvik in the municipality of Hafnarfjörður. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-sunnlensk-orka-an-explorat https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-sunnlensk-orka-an-explorat Orkustofnun has granted Sunnlensk Orka an exploration license for geothermal in Ölfusdalur. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/reykjavik-geothermal-granted-a-geothermal-exploration-permit-in-bolaalda https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/reykjavik-geothermal-granted-a-geothermal-exploration-permit-in-bolaalda Orkustofnun has granted Reykjavík Geothermal a geothermal exploration permit for the region south of Bolaalda, municipality of Ölfus. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/kristjan-geirsson-appointed-interim-director-of-nea https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/kristjan-geirsson-appointed-interim-director-of-nea The Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate has appointed Kristján Geirsson, Head of the Sustainable Resource Utilisation Division at the National Energy Authority, to the position of Director General of the National Energy Authority until the end of the year. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/allocation-of-solar-cell-grants-from-the-energy-centre https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/allocation-of-solar-cell-grants-from-the-energy-centre This summer, The Energy Centre advertised a competitive grant for solar cells that anyone could apply for, regardless of their legal place of residency or occupation. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/oil-and-the-national-energy-authority https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/oil-and-the-national-energy-authority Sigurður Ingi Friðleifsson, Director of Energy Transition at the National Energy Authority (Orkustofnun), began his presentation by discussing the importance of Orkustofnun following government policies and international commitments in its work to reduce oil consumption. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/management-and-oversight-of-the-electricity-market https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/management-and-oversight-of-the-electricity-market At the annual conference of the National Energy Authority, Hanna Björg Konráðsdóttir, Director of Power Regulation, discussed the importance of power regulation in times of energy transition and how it can support government goals for carbon neutrality and increased energy security. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/director-of-sustainable-resource-utilization https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/director-of-sustainable-resource-utilization Kristján Geirsson, Director of Sustainable Resource Utilization, discussed the importance of efficient and professional work practices in the licensing processes Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/at-the-recent-orkustofnun-annual-meeting-director- https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/at-the-recent-orkustofnun-annual-meeting-director- Halla Hrund speech Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/bjorn-arnar-hauksson---major-steps-taken https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/bjorn-arnar-hauksson---major-steps-taken Björn Arnar Hauksson, Head of Data and Analysis at Orkustofnun, discussed the importance of data collection and analysis to support decision-making in energy matters. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/guidelines-on-cost-classification-for-r-and-d-projects https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/guidelines-on-cost-classification-for-r-and-d-projects The Electricity Authority of the National Energy Authority (ROE) has issued new guidelines outlining the rights of distribution and transmission companies to classify the costs of research and development (R&D) projects as additional operating expenses. These guidelines are based on Articles 12(3) and 17(3) of the Electricity Act. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/monthly-fuel-sales-available-for-the-first-time https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/monthly-fuel-sales-available-for-the-first-time Montly fuel sales available for the first time Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/landsvirkjun-granted-a-new-power-plant-license-in-sigalda https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/landsvirkjun-granted-a-new-power-plant-license-in-sigalda Landsvirkjun granted a new power plant license for electricity production in Sigalda Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/landsvirkjun-granted-licence-for-hvammsvirkjun-in-thjorsa https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/landsvirkjun-granted-licence-for-hvammsvirkjun-in-thjorsa Orkustofnun has granted Landsvirkjun a Power plant licence for 95 MW Hvammsvirkjun in Þjórsá Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/increased-cooperation-between-iceland-and-greece https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/increased-cooperation-between-iceland-and-greece The Icelandic National Energy Authority and the Greek Center for Renewable Energy Sources have joined forces through the EEA Development Fund to increase energy efficiency and energy security. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/modification-of-utilisation-licence-for-geothermal-in-svartsengi https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/modification-of-utilisation-licence-for-geothermal-in-svartsengi Orkustofnun has made a modification of the utilisation licence of HS Orka for geothermal energy in Svartsengi Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-national-regulatory-authority-of-iceland-has-g https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-national-regulatory-authority-of-iceland-has-g The National Regulatory Authority of Iceland has granted the TDK Foil á Íslandi ehf. a licence for energy recovery Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-annual-conference-2024energy-for-the-f https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-annual-conference-2024energy-for-the-f Orkustofnun Annual Conference 2024 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/newdata-on-the-income-of-distributionutilities https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/newdata-on-the-income-of-distributionutilities Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/significant-increase-in-electricity-infrastructure-anticipated https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/significant-increase-in-electricity-infrastructure-anticipated Orkustofnun has since last November published a new electricity market report called Raforkuvísar. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/landsnet-granted-license-for-investment-in-rangarvellir-akureyri https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/landsnet-granted-license-for-investment-in-rangarvellir-akureyri The National Regulatory Authority of Iceland has granted Landsnet hf. a license for investment and installation of a coil for compensation of reactive power in Rangárvellir Akureyri. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-orkuveita-reykjavikur-an-exploration-license https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-orkuveita-reykjavikur-an-exploration-license Orkustofnun has granted Orkuveita Reykjavíkur an exploration license for geothermal in Meitlar and Hverahlíð II Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-biogenic-materials-ehf.-an-exploration-license-in-midfjordur https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-biogenic-materials-ehf.-an-exploration-license-in-midfjordur Orkustofnun has granted Biogenic Materials ehf. an exploration licence for sediment extraction off the sea floor in Miðfjörður, NW Iceland. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/presentation-of-the-general-grants-of-the-energy-fund-2024 https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/presentation-of-the-general-grants-of-the-energy-fund-2024 The Energy Fund's distribution of general grants that will be awarded for energy conversion in 2024 will be announced on Friday, August 16 at 1 p.m. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-matis-general-research-license https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-matis-general-research-license Orkustofnun has granted Matís ohf. a general research license for applied research on microorganisms Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-awarded-landsvirkjun-a-license-to-operate-a-power-plant https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-awarded-landsvirkjun-a-license-to-operate-a-power-plant The National Energy Authority has awarded Landsvirkjun a licence to operate a power plant to utilize wind power for energy production Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/changes-to-landsnets-tariff https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/changes-to-landsnets-tariff The Electricity Authority (ROE) has reviewed the data and calculations provided by Landsnet regarding changes to tariff no. 53 and has no further comments. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-fjar%C3%B0abygg%C3%B0arhafnir-an-exp https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-fjar%C3%B0abygg%C3%B0arhafnir-an-exp Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-an-exploration-licence-for https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-granted-an-exploration-licence-for Orkustofnun has granted an exploration licence for geothermal heat in Strandabyggð Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-keygeothermal-project-the-largest-geothermal-t https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-keygeothermal-project-the-largest-geothermal-t Final Conference, of the KeyGeothermal project on development and training in the field of geothermal energy in Poland Project was held on 16th April 2024 in Warsaw and it was the largest in that field that has been held in Poland. Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-national-energy-authority-has-completed-the-se https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-national-energy-authority-has-completed-the-se Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/at-the-end-of-may-the-national-energy-authority-of https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/at-the-end-of-may-the-national-energy-authority-of Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/comments-and-guidelines-on-charges-for-transmission-losses https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/comments-and-guidelines-on-charges-for-transmission-losses The Electricity Regulatory Authority has made comments on Landsnet's tariff changes for transmission losses that were intended to take effect on the 1st of August. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/applications-for-solar-cell-grants https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/applications-for-solar-cell-grants The Energy Centre of the National Energy Authority has opened for applications for solar cell grants. Applications can be made through the National Energy Authority's service portal from 27 June – 31 August 2024. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/changes-to-island.is-login-service https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/changes-to-island.is-login-service Changes to Island.is login service Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-calculated-guarantees-of-origin-of https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-calculated-guarantees-of-origin-of Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/do-you-want-to-take-part-in-shaping-the-future-of-the-elecricity-market https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/do-you-want-to-take-part-in-shaping-the-future-of-the-elecricity-market Do you want to take part in shaping the future of the electricity market? Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/do-you-want-to-take-part-in-shaping-the-utilisation-of-sustainable-resources https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/do-you-want-to-take-part-in-shaping-the-utilisation-of-sustainable-resources Do you want to take part in shaping the utilisation of sustainable resources? Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-national-energy-authority-has-advertised-lands https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-national-energy-authority-has-advertised-lands The National Energy Authority has advertised Landsvirkjun's applications for power plant licenses for the 95 MW Hvammsvirkjun station in Þjórsá and for the expansion of the Sigöldu station in Ásahreppur and Rangárþing Ytra. Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/new-electricity-market-publication https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/new-electricity-market-publication New electricity market publication  Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-regulatory-authority-for-energy-roe-of-the-nat https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-regulatory-authority-for-energy-roe-of-the-nat The Regulatory Authority for Energy (ROE) of the National Energy Authority has announced the permitted return on assets for electricity transmission and distribution for the year 2025. Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/a-data-document-on-the-operations-of-electricity-d https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/a-data-document-on-the-operations-of-electricity-d A data document on the operations of electricity distribution companies has been published on the website of the National Energy Authority. The document includes key information from the investment estimations of distribution companies for the years 2024 to 2028. Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/application-for-a-power-generation-permit-hvammsvirkjun https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/application-for-a-power-generation-permit-hvammsvirkjun Application for a power generation permit: Hvammsvirkjun Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/application-for-a-power-generation-permit-expansion-of-sigolduvirkjun https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/application-for-a-power-generation-permit-expansion-of-sigolduvirkjun Application for a power generation permit: Expansion of Sigölduvirkjun Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/national-energy-regulatory-authority-has-granted-v https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/national-energy-regulatory-authority-has-granted-v National Energy Regulatory Authority has granted Vaxa Technologies Iceland ehf. a licence for a direct connection to a power plant at Hellisheiði Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-grantedlaxey-hf.-a-licence-for-the https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-grantedlaxey-hf.-a-licence-for-the Orkustofnun has granted Laxey hf. a licence for the utilization of groundwater in Heimaey, the municipality Vestmannaeyjabær. Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/a-new-study-by-nordic-energy-research-on-the-elect https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/a-new-study-by-nordic-energy-research-on-the-elect A new study by Nordic Energy Research on the electricity retail market in the Nordic countries highlights opportunities for improvements to enhance consumer welfare and trust. The study examines the functioning of electricity retail markets across the Nordic nations by assessing regulations, competition, and customer satisfaction individually for each country. Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-issued-an-electricity-sales-licens https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-has-issued-an-electricity-sales-licens Orkustofnun has issued an electricity sales license to Rafhlaða orkumiðlun ehf. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/first-icelandic-power-exchange-bidding-process https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/first-icelandic-power-exchange-bidding-process Last December, the Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate granted two companies licences to operate power exchanges in Iceland. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/halla-hrund-logadottir-has-at-her-own-request-take https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/halla-hrund-logadottir-has-at-her-own-request-take Halla Hrund Logadóttir has, at her own request, taken a temporary leave of absence from the office of National Energy Regulatory due to her candidacy for the office of President of Iceland. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-national-regulatory-authority-has-published https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-national-regulatory-authority-has-published The National Regulatory Authority has published the first version of the Methodology for security of supply modelling of the Icelandic electricity system. The document sets out to define the methodology for the modelling of the Icelandic electricity system to evaluate energy security in the short and medium term (0-5 years). Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-is-pleased-to-announce-the-release-of- https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-is-pleased-to-announce-the-release-of- Energy Forecast, Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/kerfisa%C3%A6tlun-landsnets-sam%C3%BEykkt-af-raforkueftirliti https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/kerfisa%C3%A6tlun-landsnets-sam%C3%BEykkt-af-raforkueftirliti The Energy Regulatory Authority has approved the System Plan of Landsnet for the years 2023-2032. The plan focuses on the construction and operation of an electricity transmission system that spans the entire country. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/application-for-a-wind-power-permit-burfellslundur https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/application-for-a-wind-power-permit-burfellslundur The National Energy Authority has received an application for a power generation permit for the construction and operation of a 120 MW wind power plant: Búrfellslundur from the applicant: Landsvirkjun id. 420269-1299. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/ny-greiningarutgafa-og-talnaefni-orkustofnunar https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/ny-greiningarutgafa-og-talnaefni-orkustofnunar New energy market analysis and data publications Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-grants-a-geothermal-exploration-license-in-tungudalur https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-grants-a-geothermal-exploration-license-in-tungudalur Orkustofnun has granted Orkubú Vestfjarða ohf. a geothermal exploration license in Tungudalur, municipality of Ísafjarðarbær. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/b%C3%A6tt-framsetning-borholugagna https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/b%C3%A6tt-framsetning-borholugagna Improved presentation of borehole data Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/vi%C3%B0-leitum-a%C3%B0-logfr%C3%A6%C3%B0ingi-me%C3%B0-brennandi-ahuga-a-orkumalum https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/vi%C3%B0-leitum-a%C3%B0-logfr%C3%A6%C3%B0ingi-me%C3%B0-brennandi-ahuga-a-orkumalum The National Energy Regulatory Authority is looking for a lawyer with a passion for energy and government administration to use their knowledge for analysis, reviewing and decision-making. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/a-study-visit-to-iceland-was-organised-between-september https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/a-study-visit-to-iceland-was-organised-between-september A Study Visit to Iceland was organised between September 25th and 29th 2023 under the EEA FM Project called “Capacity building of key stakeholders in the area of geothermal energy”. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkuskiptaari%C3%B0-2023 https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkuskiptaari%C3%B0-2023 Sigurður Ingi Friðleifsson, division head at the National Energy Authority, reviews the year 2023 from the point of view of energy transition. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/sott-er-um-rafbilastyrki-awww.island.israfbilastyrkir https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/sott-er-um-rafbilastyrki-awww.island.israfbilastyrkir A new subsidy system for the purchase of electric vehicles will come into effect on January 1, 2024, when it will be possible to apply for a subsidy for the purchase of an electric vehicle from the Energy Fund via Ísland.is. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-veitir-nytingarleyfi-a-jar%C3%B0hita-vi%C3%B0-bakka https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-veitir-nytingarleyfi-a-jar%C3%B0hita-vi%C3%B0-bakka The National Energy Authority has awarded Veitur ohf. an exploitation license for geothermal utilization at Bakki and Hjallakrókur in Ölfus due to the needs of the district heating system. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/forgangsatri%C3%B0i-a%C3%B0-afgrei%C3%B0a-frumvarpi%C3%B0 https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/forgangsatri%C3%B0i-a%C3%B0-afgrei%C3%B0a-frumvarpi%C3%B0 Director General Halla Hrund Logadóttir says it is extremely important that the parliament passes legislation on energy security as soon as possible. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/til-umhugsunar-a-nyju-ari-almenningur-thogli-hagadilinn https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/til-umhugsunar-a-nyju-ari-almenningur-thogli-hagadilinn There is no need to elaborate on the serious consequences that the lack of electricity to homes and normal businesses can have on the daily life of society. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-hefur-veitt-habl%C3%A6-ehf.-virkjunarleyfi-til https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-hefur-veitt-habl%C3%A6-ehf.-virkjunarleyfi-til The National Energy Authority has awarded Háblæ ehf. a licence to operate a power plant to utilize wind power for energy production. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-hefur-heimila%C3%B0-framlengingu-a-rannsoknarleyfi https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-hefur-heimila%C3%B0-framlengingu-a-rannsoknarleyfi The National Energy Authority has authorized the extension of the research license for plans for the Hagavatn power plant, license OS-2013-L006-01, until December 31, 2025. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/jolin---ljos-og-orkuoryggi https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/jolin---ljos-og-orkuoryggi Christmas - Lights and energy security Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/b%C3%A6tt-nytni-hitaveitukerfa-me%C3%B0-breyttum-aherslum-notenda https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/b%C3%A6tt-nytni-hitaveitukerfa-me%C3%B0-breyttum-aherslum-notenda The main results and achievements of the project "Improving the efficiency of district heating systems with changing user priorities" (User4GeoEnergy) were presented at the final conference held on September 21, 2023 in Krakow, Poland. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/heimili-og-hefdbundin-fyrirtaeki https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/heimili-og-hefdbundin-fyrirtaeki Unlike large corporations, a typical household cannot send its lawyer to negotiate with the energy company if there is a disruption in electricity supply. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/samgongur---sjoflutningar-- https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/samgongur---sjoflutningar-- The Nordic countries have a strong presence in the maritime field and hold extensive national maritime research programmes focusing on different national challenges that represent complementary Nordic competencies. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-veitir-nytingarleyfi-fyrir-toku-neysluvatns https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-veitir-nytingarleyfi-fyrir-toku-neysluvatns Orkustofnun has granted HS Veitur hf. an exploitation licence for groundwater extraction in Garður, the municipality of Suðurnesjabær. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-veitir-leyfi-til-malmleitar-i-hunabygg%C3%B0 https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-veitir-leyfi-til-malmleitar-i-hunabygg%C3%B0 Orkustofnun has granted Víðarr ehf. a licence for prospect and exploration of metals within a designated area between Vatnsdalur and Svinadalur in the municipality of Húnabyggð. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/transmission-tariff-increases-1-jan-2023 https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/transmission-tariff-increases-1-jan-2023 Transmission tariff increases Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/medfylgjandi-er-stoduskyrsla-raforkueftirlits-orkustofnunar https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/medfylgjandi-er-stoduskyrsla-raforkueftirlits-orkustofnunar The Association of Issuing Bodies suspended exports of Guarantees of Origin (GOs) issued out of the Icelandic registry in April 2023. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/stjorn-aib-association-of-issuing-bodies https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/stjorn-aib-association-of-issuing-bodies The board of AIB (Association of Issuing Bodies) has ruled that Iceland meets all the requirements of its guarantee of origin system, and no further measures will be taken against Landsnet, the Icelandic transmission system, or Icelandic guarantees of origin. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-tekur-thatt-i-hybes https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnun-tekur-thatt-i-hybes With more pressure for the cities to be Zero-emission ecosystems, we need local solutions that societies can quickly implement. But we still need more awareness and knowledge to implement changes immediately. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkuoryggi-a-nor%C3%B0urslodum https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkuoryggi-a-nor%C3%B0urslodum Conference: Energy Security and Citizens Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/endurnyjanleg-raforka-i-grimsey https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/endurnyjanleg-raforka-i-grimsey Solar energy and wind energy have been used in Grímsey since 2022 to produce electricity. The plan is to reduce and eventually stop the use of diesel in the island. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/norr%C3%A6na-vetnisdalsradstefnan-eda-the-nordic-hydrogen https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/norr%C3%A6na-vetnisdalsradstefnan-eda-the-nordic-hydrogen On 4–5 October 2023, The Nordic Hydrogen Valleys Conference will connect researchers and stakeholders from the Nordics on-site in Reykjavík, Iceland. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/nytni-var-%C3%BEa%C3%B0-heillin https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/nytni-var-%C3%BEa%C3%B0-heillin Halla Hrund Logadóttir, the director general of The National Energy Regulatory of Iceland (Orkustofnun), writes about opportunities in better utilization of our resources. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/urskurdarnefnd-umhverfis--og-audlindamala-hafnar-krofu https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/urskurdarnefnd-umhverfis--og-audlindamala-hafnar-krofu On September 20, 2023, the Environmental and Natural Resources Board of Appeal (úrskurðarnefnd umhverfis- og auðlindamála) issued a ruling regarding the request to nullify a utilization license granted by The National Energy Authority (Orkustofnun) for groundwater extraction in the designated Vogavík area within the Vogar municipality. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/kynningarfundur-um-moguleika-a-samstarfi-i-uppbyggingu https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/kynningarfundur-um-moguleika-a-samstarfi-i-uppbyggingu  Invitation to Explore Collaborative Opportunities in Advancing Heating Systems and Renewable Energy in Poland Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/plans-for-the-transmission-grid-2023-2032 https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/plans-for-the-transmission-grid-2023-2032 Plans for the Transmission Grid 2023-2032 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/energy-water-and-minerals-utilizing-natural-resources-sustainably https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/energy-water-and-minerals-utilizing-natural-resources-sustainably Energy, Water, and Minerals - Utilizing Natural Resources Sustainably for the Benefit of Society Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/new-data-on-the-income-of-energy-distributors https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/new-data-on-the-income-of-energy-distributors New Data on the Income of Energy Distributors. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnuns-new-website-goes-live-today https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/orkustofnuns-new-website-goes-live-today Orkustofnun's new website goes live today Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/samstarf-og-sameiginleg-t%C3%A6kif%C3%A6ri-islands-og-pollands https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/samstarf-og-sameiginleg-t%C3%A6kif%C3%A6ri-islands-og-pollands Promoting Sustainable Cooperation: Icelandic-Polish Seminar Explores Geothermal and Green Energy Partnerships Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/expert-study-visits-to-poland-under-the-eea https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/expert-study-visits-to-poland-under-the-eea Between 25 May and 2 June 2023, the second round of Expert Study Visits was held in Poland under the EEA FM Project called “Capacity building of key stakeholders in geothermal energy” (KeyGeothermal). Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-training-course-i--geothermal-energy-training-course-to-fuel-economic-social-environmental-and-climate-benefits-in-domestic-heatingn-poland-to-promote-the-development https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/the-training-course-i--geothermal-energy-training-course-to-fuel-economic-social-environmental-and-climate-benefits-in-domestic-heatingn-poland-to-promote-the-development The training course in Poland to promote the development and use of geothermal energy for domestic heating, which increases economic, social, environmental and climate benefits, was held in Warsaw, Poland, from 25 to 27 April 2023. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/a-study-visit-to-iceland-2022 https://orkustofnun.is/en/news/a-study-visit-to-iceland-2022 A Study Visit to Iceland was organised between September 27th and 29th 2022 under the project called “Capacity building of key stakeholders in the area of geothermal energy”. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT