
Energy in the Faroe Islands is produced primarily from imported fossil fuels, with further contributions from hydro and wind power. Oil products are the main energy source, mainly consumed by fishing vessels and sea transport. Electricity is produced by , and , mainly by , which is owned by all the municipalities of the Faroe Islands. The are not connected by power lines with continental Europe, and thus the archipelago can. [pdf]
In the Faroe Islands, energy is produced primarily from hydro and wind power, with oil products being the main energy source. Mostly consumed by fishing vessels and sea transport.
“In the Faroe Islands, we are blessed with renewables: we have wind, hydro and some sun in the summer; we also have tidal and wave power where we can see great potential,” says Nielsen. Since announcing its green vision in 2014, SEV has already done a lot to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix.
SEV is the main power supplier in the Faroe Islands. We operate on 17 of the 18 islands that constitute the Faroe Islands. Isolated in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Faroe Islands need to be self sufficient in terms of electricity generation as the Faroese electrical grid is not interconnected to neighbouring countries.
The Faroe Islands is one of the leading nations regarding sustainable energy production, with 45 % of its electricity coming from renewable energy sources. Electricity production from wind turbines is expected to increase from today’s 5% to 24% within the next two years.
The Faroe Islands cannot import or export electricity since they are not connected by power lines with continental Europe. Per capita annual consumption of primary energy in the Faroe Islands was 67 MWh in 2011, almost 60% above the comparable consumption in continental Denmark.
“The energy system in the Faroe Islands is an impressive example of how all available energy resources can be integrated into a smart and innovative microgrid,” says Vehkakoski.

Quaise, Inc was founded in 2018 to develop a drilling system for converting existing power stations to use superdeep . The system would repurpose existing technology to drill 20 kilometers beneath the surface, where temperatures exceed 400°C. No fracking would be required, avoiding the potential for in other geothermal systems. Drilling using this technique is hoped to be fast, with boreholes aime. [pdf]
US-based start-up Quaise Energy was founded in 2018 to develop a millimetre-wave drilling system for converting existing thermal power stations to use superdeep geothermal energy.
Quaise Energy | 14,283 followers on LinkedIn. Unlocking the true power of clean geothermal energy. | Quaise develops millimeter wave drilling systems for deep geothermal heat access. Our technology is the only approach in the world with the potential to build geothermal wells at unprecedented depths and temperatures.
New funding will expand field operations and secure supply chain toward clean energy abundance CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 12, 2024 -- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quaise Energy, the company unlocking terawatt-scale geothermal, announced today the closing of a $21 Million Series A1 financing round led by Prelude Ventures and Safar Partners.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 12, 2024--Quaise Energy raises $21 M toward terawatt-scale geothermal energy. The funding will expand field operations and secure the company's supply chain.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 12, 2024 -- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quaise Energy, the company unlocking terawatt-scale geothermal, announced today the closing of a $21 Million Series A1 financing round led by Prelude Ventures and Safar Partners. Mitsubishi Corporation and Standard Investments are among several new investors participating in the round.
Unlocking the true power of clean geothermal energy. Quaise develops millimeter wave drilling systems for deep geothermal heat access. Our technology is the only approach in the world with the potential to build geothermal wells at unprecedented depths and temperatures.

United Arab Emirates-based clean energy company Masdar has completed the acquisition of Terna Energy in a €3.2bn ($3.3bn) deal.. United Arab Emirates-based clean energy company Masdar has completed the acquisition of Terna Energy in a €3.2bn ($3.3bn) deal.. Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has taken a majority stake in Greek renewable energy company Terna Energy, with plans to launch an all-cash mandatory tender offer to acquire the outstanding shares. [pdf]
With a strong portfolio of projects in Greece and Europe, TERNA ENERGY is the largest investor in the renewables energy sector in Greece. The proposed acquisition is expected to play an important role in growing Masdar’s portfolio in Europe as it targets 100GW global capacity by 2030.
TERNA ENERGY will play an important role in enhancing Masdar's portfolio across Europeas it targets 100GW global capacity by 2030 in support of the energy transition. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, commented: "Masdar is proud to become the majority shareholder of TERNA ENERGY, bringing together two energy champions.
Our agreement with Masdar is a recognition of the great value of TERNA ENERGY and the result of the hard work of hundreds of people for more than 25 years. At the same time, it marks the beginning of a new era of even greater growth for GEK TERNA Group. It is also a strong vote of confidence for Greece and its prospects.
Established in 1997, TERNA ENERGY is a leading European clean energy platform, with a track record of more than 25 years of delivering innovative and sustainable projects. The company specializes in financing, developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, focused on wind, solar, hydroelectric and pumped storage projects.
Demonstrating continuity in leadership, TERNA ENERGY’s Executive Chairman, Georgios Peristeris, and Chief Executive Officer, Emmanuel Maragoudakis, will continue in their current roles following completion of the transaction and support Masdar in leading the company in its next phase of growth.
"Masdar's acquisition strategy has focused on acquiring not just assets, but investing in exceptional teams.
We are deeply committed to excellence in all our endeavors.
Since we maintain control over our products, our customers can be assured of nothing but the best quality at all times.