Iceland
power plants.
Iceland has 17 operating power plants in the catalog, 2,767 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 69.7% of operating capacity (1,928 MW), with geothermal a distant second at 30.3%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Fljótsdals Hydroelectric Plant (690 MW, recorded start year 2007).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Iceland electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Iceland
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Iceland
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Iceland get its electricity?
Across the 17 operating plants in the catalog, Iceland's capacity is led by hydro at 69.7% (1,928 MW), then geothermal at 30.3%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Iceland?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Iceland is Fljótsdals Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 690 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2007.
How many power plants does Iceland have?
The catalog tracks 17 operating power plants in Iceland, with 2,767 MW in all.
Can I see Iceland's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Iceland to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.