Landsnet
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Landsnet is a transmission system operator of the Icelandic high-voltage power grid. It is a public company owned by Landsvirkjun
(64.73%), Rafmagnsveitur rikisins (22.51%), Orkuveita Reykjavíkur
(6.78%), and Orkubu Vestfjarða (5.98%).
Landsnet was established in 2005 by separating from Landsvirkjun. It is a member of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity
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Landsvirkjun
Landsvirkjun is the largest energy producer in Iceland. It was founded in 1965 by the city of Reykjavík and the state of Iceland. Its general purpose is to produce and provide electricity for heavy industry and to sell electricity to local providers around Iceland...
(64.73%), Rafmagnsveitur rikisins (22.51%), Orkuveita Reykjavíkur
Orkuveita Reykjavíkur
Orkuveita Reykjavíkur is an Icelandic utility company that provides electricity, geothermal water for heating, and cold water for consumption and fire fighting. It also operates a data-utility network and waste-treatment facilities. The company's service area extends to 20 communities in the...
(6.78%), and Orkubu Vestfjarða (5.98%).
Landsnet was established in 2005 by separating from Landsvirkjun. It is a member of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity
European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity
The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity is an association of Europe's transmission system operators for electricity...
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