Búrfell will be Iceland’s first utility-scale wind farm. Credit: AFRY.

Iceland’s state-owned energy company Landsvirkjun has selected AFRY as its technical partner for the construction of the Búrfell wind farm.

Situated in southern Iceland, the project will feature 28 turbines with a total capacity of 120MW.

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The wind farm’s construction began in late 2024 and is slated for completion by the end of 2027.

AFRY has supported the project since its beginning in 2023, by providing technical advisory services. These services have included the initial design of the wind farm, energy yield assessments, and oversight of the procurement process, which resulted in Enercon being chosen to supply the wind turbines.

Landsvirkjun CEO Hörður Arnarson said: “Developing Iceland’s first utility-scale wind farm carries significant responsibility. AFRY has proven to be an invaluable partner in the early stages of this project.

“Wind energy is set to become the third pillar of Iceland’s energy system, complementing the existing strengths of hydropower and geothermal energy. Landsvirkjun looks forward to continuing its fruitful collaboration with AFRY as the project moves forward.”

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With the project moving into the construction phase, AFRY will serve as the owner’s engineer. In this role, AFRY will oversee the detailed design of the balance of plant (BoP) and coordinate with local Icelandic firms to ensure the project’s success.

The Búrfell wind farm leverages the existing infrastructure of the Búrfell hydropower plant, aiming to reduce both environmental impact and construction costs.

AFRY North and West Europe wind and solar head Jonathan Sistonen said: “After two years of close collaboration with Landsvirkjun, we are pleased to move ahead with the next steps of this important project for Iceland.

“With AFRY’s strong presence in the Nordic region and over 30 years of experience in wind power, we are proud to contribute to the development of Iceland’s wind energy and support with accelerating their renewable energy transition.”