The Power Supply System
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.
Sev operates six hydro power plants, three thermal power plants, three wind farms and one solar power plant. Furthermore, external suppliers operate three wind farms and one biomass plant.
In 2024, 51% of power generation came from renewable sources, i.e. hydro, wind, solar power and biomass, respectively.
Sev also collaborates with the Swedish marine energy technology company Minesto on a tidal energy project in Vestmannasund, Faroe Islands. Minesto has developed the award winning and patented Deep Green technology, which operates cost efficiently in areas with low-flow tidal streams and ocean currents.
For additional information on Minesto and the tidal energy project in Vestmannasund see
Vestmannasund tidal energy project
