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Verkís is a leader in the design and consulting for hydropower plants in Iceland.
The company has been a consultant for most of the hydropower plants in Iceland and numerous plants abroad, including in Greenland, Norway, Georgia, and elsewhere..
Request a consultationVerkís provides comprehensive services for the development of new power plants, from concept to commission and operation, as well as consultation and services for older power plants.
The company’s services cover all professional disciplines, for all structures and all equipment of large and small hydropower plants. This includes the arrangement of power plants, dams, underground structures, waterways, power stations, machinery, valve equipment, electrical equipment, and control and defense equipment.
We are at the forefront of hydropower plants in Iceland and we are proud of this fact. We have acquired vast knowledge over the past decades and are constantly adding to it in line with developments and changes in the profession. We work in line with the times. This ensures efficiency, success, and safety.
Verkís has been at the forefront of the design and construction of most hydropower plants in Iceland and has experience in their design abroad.
Contacts
Ægir Jóhannsson
Civil and Environmental Engineer M.Sc.
Division: Energy
aej@verkis.is
Þorvaldur P. Guðmundsson
Mechanical Engineer M.Sc.
Division: Energy
tpg@verkis.is
Verkís provides comprehensive services for hydropower projects, from feasibility studies and hydrological assessments to design, construction support, operation, and asset management. Our specialists help deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable hydropower solutions that create long-term value for clients, communities, and energy systems.
We carry out preparatory studies that provide the technical and environmental foundation for successful hydropower project development.
We evaluate project opportunities, constraints, and viability to help guide the successful development of hydropower facilities and infrastructure.
We evaluate the environmental effects of hydropower developments and identify mitigation measures that support responsible resource use and long-term sustainability.
We assist with planning and zoning activities to ensure hydropower projects are integrated effectively into their environmental, social, and regulatory context.
We deliver multidisciplinary design services for hydropower facilities, integrating civil, mechanical, electrical, and control systems to achieve safe, efficient, and cost-effective power generation.
We help hydropower operators improve plant performance, reliability, and asset utilisation through operational analysis, optimisation, and technical support.
We oversee the testing and commissioning of hydropower facilities to confirm that all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design specifications.
We oversee the planning, design, construction, and implementation of hydropower projects, helping ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with project objectives.
We coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental design disciplines to deliver integrated, efficient, and reliable hydropower solutions.
Verkís supports clients in the development and operation of hydropower facilities through multidisciplinary engineering, technical expertise, and innovative solutions. Our specialists help optimise water resource utilisation, plant performance, infrastructure reliability, and long-term sustainability across all stages of hydropower projects.
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