World leader in geothermal energy

Reykjavik Energy (Orkuveita Reykjavikur) has consolidated their leadership over the past 60 years by supplying a large portion of the Icelandic population with geothermal water for domestic heating and by gradually developing new steam fields for power production.

Energy from geothermal sources today amounts to less than 0.1% of the global world use. But with the right competence the potential is much greater. This is a hot spring in New Zealand (Photo: Istockphoto)

Reykjavik Energy harness hot water from geothermal fields by heating groundwater and distribute to the district heating. In addition, the company produces electricity by using geothermal, high-pressure steam

Reykjavik Energy Invest (REI) is an emerging global leader in the management and development of geothermal energy opportunities. REI was formed in 2007 by a committee appointed by Reykjavik Energy to capitalize on Reykjavik Energy’s leading position in the global utilization of sustainable energy.

Exporting expertise and technology

Reykjavik Energy Invest hf (REI) is Reykjavik Energy’s international business development and investment arm.  REI brings Reykjavik Energy’s expertise to partners and investments by focusing on creating partnerships to develop geothermal areas. REI invests in geothermal exploitation rights as well as site development, construction and operation of geothermal fields, and seeks to acquire geothermal plants currently in operation.

Energy from geothermal sources today amounts to less than 0.1% of the global world use. The mission of Reykjavik Energy Invest ehf. is to capture Reykjavik Energy’s proven geothermal experience to increase the use of geothermal energy globally.

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