Solar Power

Solar power is experiencing rapid growth in Norway with nearly 7 GW of projects across concessions and grid queue, concentrated primarily in southeastern regions.

Active Queue

Production

3,526 MW

Consumption

20 MW

Cases

137

Active Concessions

Production

3,093 MW

Consumption

0 MW

Cases

Overview

Norway's solar sector shows strong momentum with 89 concession cases totaling 3.6 GW and 146 grid queue positions representing 3.7 GW. Development is heavily concentrated in NO1 and NO2 price zones, leveraging southern Norway's better solar irradiance and existing grid infrastructure.

Grid Considerations

Solar projects typically require 132 kV connections for utility-scale installations, with concentration in southeastern Norway where grid infrastructure is most developed. Battery storage integration is becoming standard for larger projects to manage intermittency.

Regulatory Environment

NVE concession process is well-established for solar developments, with clear guidelines for ground-mounted installations. Environmental assessments focus on land use impacts, with agricultural and forest land conversion being key considerations.

Outlook

Strong growth prospects driven by improving economics, government renewable targets, and grid infrastructure development in southern Norway. Expected consolidation around most viable locations with best solar resources and grid access.

Market Trends

Key Players

ELVIA ASHafslund Magnora Sol ASPyur Energy ASENDRA ASEnergeia Seval Skog AS


Eidsvoll	706
Hamar	657
Sarpsborg	478
Skien	322
Tønsberg	241
Halden	205
Gjøvik	176
Øvre Eiker	137
Rendalen	136
Lillestrøm	118

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ANEO AS	40	production	Rendalen	Rendalen	Elvia As	In Queue
ANEO AS	28	production	Halden	Halden	Elvia As	Reserved
ANEO AS	17	production	Vang	Hamar	Elvia As	Reserved
ANEO AS	10	production	Vang	Hamar	Elvia As	In Queue
ANEO RENEWABLES NORWAY AS	13	production	Tveiten	Tønsberg	Lede AS	Reserved
DIFFER ENERGY AS	25	production	Grenland	Skien	Lede AS	Reserved
DIFFER ENERGY AS	15	production	Vang	Hamar	Elvia As	In Queue
DIFFER ENERGY AS	14	production	Vang	Hamar	Elvia As	In Queue
DIFFER ENERGY AS	12	production	Tveiten	Tønsberg	Lede AS	Reserved
DIFFER ENERGY AS	10	production	Tveiten	Tønsberg	Lede AS	Reserved

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Recent Updates

Skien

End customer at Rød changed from Energeia AS to ENERGEIA ÅLAMOEN AS

Queue · 17/04/2026

Gjøvik

10 MW production project for Energeia AS added to queue at Vardal

Queue · 17/04/2026

Skien

ENERGEIA ÅLAMOEN AS has entered the grid connection queue for a 20 MW consumption project at Rød station in the NO2 price zone. The project is classified under the "other" industry category.

Queue · 16/04/2026

Skien

Pyur Energy AS has withdrawn its 71 MW solar project from Norway's grid connection queue at Grenland station in the NO2 price zone. The project entered the system with withdrawn status, indicating it was cancelled before proceeding through the normal queue process.

Queue · 09/04/2026

Skien

Pyur Energy AS has withdrawn its 71 MW solar power project from Norway's grid connection queue at Grenland station in the NO2 price zone. The project, which previously held reserved status, has been completely removed from the connection process.

Queue · 08/04/2026