Sustainability Magazine September 2025 Issue 56 | Page 172

ENERGY TRANSITION
“ It benefits from a unique ecosystem of companies working side by side and sharing access to renewable energy resources – from electricity to geothermal heat and cooling.”
She adds:“ This integrated approach makes our operations more efficient, sustainable and scalable.”
A vision for the future When some of the most innovative climate tech brains are based a snowball’ s throw from each other, progress is inevitable.
At Hellisheiði, the next step is to develop an innovation hub, called Glóð( which translates as‘ glowing embers’).
Ingunn Gunnarsdóttir, Leader of Innovation at ON Power, says:“ Being first-of-a-kind comes with challenges, but also great opportunities, and with our upcoming innovation hub, Glóð, we’ re building a bridge between groundbreaking ideas and the real-world testing they need to thrive.”
Ingunn adds:“ Our goal is to foster a vibrant community where researchers, start-ups, and entrepreneurs can engage directly with unique geothermal resources, develop scalable solutions and contribute to a more sustainable future – together.”
Sara takes that vision into the stratosphere, saying:“ This plant
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