Kolbrún Ragna Ragnarsdóttir

Kolbrun Ragna Ragnarsdottir is a passionate advocate for sustainable energy and global collaboration, currently leading the Global Geothermal Alliance (GGA) at IRENA. With over a decade of experience in geothermal research and innovation, she has driven advancements in geothermal technologies like deep drilling (e.g., IDDP) and promoted zero-emission solutions and waste-to-value initiatives. Formerly the Head of Innovation at ON Power, one of the world’s largest geothermal companies, Kolbrun has secured international grants, pioneered renewable energy projects and was instrumental in developing the Research Park, an incubator hub for the Geothermal Park that enables companies to harness renewable energy for sustainable production, fostering innovation and waste-to-value solutions. As Director of Business Development at Baseload Power Iceland, she led international partnerships and developed small-scale geothermal projects. Her leadership extends to empowering diverse voices in the energy sector, inspiring a shared vision of a sustainable, equitable, and cleaner energy future.