Hydropower

Norway's hydropower sector shows strong development activity with 231 concession cases and significant grid queue reservations totaling over 8 GW capacity.

Active Queue

Production

6,186 MW

Consumption

108 MW

Cases

105

Active Concessions

Production

2,032 MW

Consumption

0 MW

Cases

211

Overview

Hydropower remains a cornerstone of Norway's energy system with consistent development activity across traditional strongholds. The sector demonstrates both modernization of existing assets and strategic expansion, with notable pumped storage developments and voltage upgrades indicating grid infrastructure maturation. Recent activity shows steady project flow with major players actively developing new capacity.

Grid Considerations

Major voltage upgrades to 420 kV indicate grid strengthening for large-scale hydro integration. Pumped storage projects require robust transmission connections. Western Norway's mountainous terrain presents both opportunities and connection challenges for new developments.

Regulatory Environment

Concession process remains active with NVE processing both new developments and facility modernizations. Recent approvals show regulatory support for infrastructure upgrades and pumped storage expansion, critical for grid flexibility as renewable penetration increases.

Outlook

Stable outlook with continued development focused on modernization, pumped storage expansion, and strategic grid upgrades. The sector benefits from Norway's abundant water resources and established regulatory framework, positioning hydropower as a key enabler for renewable energy integration and grid stability.

Market Trends

Key Players

Statkraft Energi ASEviny Fornybar ASTussa Energi ASNTE Energi ASSmåkraft AS


Sunndal	1,131
Aurland	1,002
Tinn	860
Ullensvang	300
Nore og Uvdal	290
Suldal	285
Høyanger	262
Bremanger	214
Halden	210
Kvinnherad	185

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All Clemens KraftAremark sør DABLÅFALL ASCadreCADRE ASCAPTIVA ENERGI ASClemens AsDalane KraftDalane Kraft ASDALANE KRAFT ASDriva Kraft DAEnidaFoldvik KraftverkForteForte VannkraftFORTE VANNKRAFT ASGlomma Kraftproduksjon ASGrønnkraft ASGÅRDSKRAFT ASHafslund Eco Vannkraft ASHafslund Kraft ASHAFSLUND KRAFT ASHattfjelldal KraftHydro Energi ASHywerKvernelva Kraft ASLYSE KRAFT DALøvhaugsåa Kraftverk ASMiljøkraft Helgeland / MIP MiljøkraftNjord Vannkraft ASNTE ENERGI ASNygård kraftverkOfferdal Kraftverk ASRe Energi ASSauland Kraftverk ASSegadal (3,7 MW) og Osane (2,7 MW) kraftverk.SFE ProduksjonSFE Produksjon ASSFE produksjon/FirdakraftSKS PRODUKSJON ASSMÅKRAFT ASSmåkraft under Breheim NettSognekraft ASSOGNEKRAFT PRODUKSJON ASStatkraftStatkraft EnergiSTATKRAFT ENERGI ASSUNNHORDLAND KRAFTLAG ASTINFOS ASTUSSA ENERGI ASViul Kraft ASØSTFOLD ENERGI ASÅ Energi Vannkraft ASÅRDAL ENERGI PRODUKSJON ASÅrdal Kraftproduksjon AS		Allconsumptionproduction	AllAlta krvAuraAurland1Aurland2Aurland3BardufossBlåfalliBorgundBrokkeDaleEidumErtsmyraEvangerFortunFrognerFørreFåbergHadelandHaldenHasleHaugsværHemsil 2HergotHofHonnaHøyangerKilbotnKjellandKobbvatnetKolsvikKristiansandKvandalLeirdølaMarkaMaurangerMinneMoskogNedre RøssågaNes GENesflatenNore 1RanaRendal 2RendalenRjukanRødRøldalSalten transformatorstasjonSaurdalSimaSkjomenSogndalSvartisenTegnebyTroforsUstaVangVerdalViklandetVågåmoØrstaÅfjordÅlfoten	AllAltaAurlandBindalBremangerEidfjordEidsvollEigersundGolGraneHaldenHamarHarstad - HársttákHemnesHjelmelandHolmestrandHøyangerKvinnheradLillehammerLillestrømLunnerLusterLærdalMasfjordenMeløyMålselvNarvikNesbyenNore og UvdalRanaRendalenSamnangerSarpsborgSirdalSkienSogndalStjørdalSuldalSunndalSunnfjordSørfoldTinnUllensvangUnjárga - NessebyVaksdalValleVefsnVenneslaVerdalVestbyVossVågåØrstaÅfjordÅlÅseral	AllArva ASBKK ASElvia AsFagne ASFjellnett AsFøieGlitre Nett ASHafslund Kraft AsHydro Aluminium AsIndre Hordaland Kraftnett ASLede ASLinea ASLinja ASLnett ASLyse Kraft DANoranett ASNordkraft Magasin AsStatkraft Energi AsSunnhordland Kraftlag AsSygnir ASTensio ASTrønderenergi	Allqueuereservedwithdrawn
—	600	production	Viklandet	Sunndal	Trønderenergi	In Queue
—	8.2	production	Borgund	Lærdal	Sygnir AS	withdrawn
—	5.6	production	Leirdøla	Luster	Sygnir AS	Reserved
CLEMENS KRAFT AS	24	production	Eidum	Stjørdal	Tensio AS	In Queue
AREMARK SØR DA	210	production	Halden	Halden	Elvia As	Reserved
BLÅFALL AS	18	production	Svartisen	Meløy	Arva AS	Reserved
BLÅFALL AS	9.2	production	Svartisen	Meløy	Arva AS	Reserved
BLÅFALL AS	6.9	production	Svartisen	Meløy	Arva AS	Reserved
BLÅFALL AS	5.5	production	Svartisen	Meløy	Arva AS	Reserved
CADRE AS	8	production	Nedre Røssåga	Hemnes	Linea AS	In Queue

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Recent Updates

Hovatn kraftverk - endret anleggskonsesjon

Å ENERGI VANNKRAFT AS filed an application on May 11, 2026 for a modified plant concession for its Hovatn hydropower plant. The filing seeks to alter the existing operational permit for the hydro facility, though specific power capacity details were not disclosed.

Concession · 03/06/2026

Rendalen

Njord Vannkraft AS has entered the grid connection queue for a new 7 MW power production project at Rendal 2 station in the NO1 price zone. The project has been classified under the "other" industry category.

Queue · 02/06/2026

Ørsta

TUSSA ENERGI AS has advanced from queue status to reserved status for a 150 MW production project at Ørsta station in Norway's NO3 price zone. The project moves closer to grid connection approval with this status change.

Queue · 30/05/2026

Høyanger

Statkraft Energi AS has submitted a new 6 MW power production project to the grid connection queue at Høyanger station in the NO3 price zone. The project has been classified under the "other" industry category and is now awaiting connection approval.

Queue · 30/05/2026

Verdal

NTE ENERGI AS has submitted a new 20 MW production project to the grid connection queue at Verdal station in the NO3 price zone. The project has been classified under the "other" industry category and is now awaiting grid connection approval.

Queue · 29/05/2026