Iceland’s first wind power plant was officially commissioned at Vaðölduvirkjun in the municipality of Rangárþing ytra in southern Iceland on 15 September, Heimildin reported. The project saw four wind turbines begin operation, marking a new chapter in the country’s renewable energy landscape.
The opening ceremony featured a performance by the choir Lopapeysuprýddur Karlakór Hreppamanna, which performed Icelandic popular songs for attendees. Notably, one of the choir members is Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, a current member of parliament from the Progressive Party and a former prime minister.
Background
Landsvirkjun, the National Power Company of Iceland, is the country’s largest electricity generator. Founded in 1965 by the state of Iceland and the city of Reykjavík, it operates 21 power stations across Iceland, including hydropower, geothermal, and wind. The company manages two wind projects among its diverse portfolio.
The Progressive Party is an agrarian political party in Iceland, founded in 1916. It primarily draws its support from rural areas. The party’s current chairman is Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir, who was elected in February 2026.
Sources
- Heimildin (first reported) in Icelandic
