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Green technoloGy - cleantech

SuStainability and energy efficiencyRich fishing grounds around the country have a major impact on

the livelihoods of the population. Universities and the research

community in Iceland have focused on the development of

products where resources are transformed in a sustainable

way to improve life conditions of present and future generations

including in the area of green technology, health and biotechnology,

green buildings and constructions, ICT as well as technology

and equipment for the fishing and food processing industries.

Iceland offers universal solutions which are outstanding in green

technology and contribute to solving environmental challenges.

The technological solutions are based on, among other aspects,

a better utilization of energy resources, reduced oil consumption

and a better utilization of raw material processing.

leaderS in renewable energy developmentIcelandic power infrastructure is ranked one of the world’s highest

when it comes to reliability, efficiency and cost. Renewable energy and

energy efficiency are prominent; if the goal of reduced greenhouse

gas emissions is to be reached, we must make changes in energy

matters. Icelandic companies are leaders in consultancy and renewable

energy development with decades of experience in all phases of the

development. The aim is to utilize the renewable energy sources in a

responsible and sustainable manner and emphasize quality, efficiency,

power savings, water savings and sanitation.

Iceland is in a unique position when it comes to green technology. The country is richer

in hot springs and high-temperature activity than any other in the world. Most of the

vegetation and agricultural areas are in the lowlands close to the coastline and the North

Atlantic Ocean is a source of food and valuable minerals. The sea route bypassing Iceland

is a vast highway for commerce.

For further information, please contact andri Marteinsson, Director,Trade Representation, Export service, andri@islandsstofa.is , or +354 511 4000.

www.Iceland.is – Industry and services.