Stavanger
Stavanger shows mixed energy development activity with charging infrastructure growth but challenges for larger renewable projects
Active Queue
Production
70 MWConsumption
113 MWCases
5Active Concessions
Production
10 MWConsumption
1.6 MWCases
14Overview
The municipality demonstrates active support for electric vehicle charging infrastructure with multiple Tesla charging stations receiving permits, while facing setbacks in renewable energy development. A promising 15 MW solar project was withdrawn after municipal opposition due to environmental concerns, and an offshore wind demonstration project lapsed due to missed deadlines.
Recent Activity
Multiple EV charging station permits granted through 2023-2025, but significant renewable projects have faced setbacks with the solar project withdrawal in August 2024 and offshore wind concession lapsing in October 2025
Key Substations
Municipality Stance
Supportive of charging infrastructure but cautious about larger renewable projects, prioritizing environmental and landscape protection over energy development
Outlook
Limited prospects for large-scale renewable development due to municipal environmental stance, but continued growth likely in charging infrastructure and grid connections for urban energy needs
| GREEN MOUNTAIN AS | 13 | consumption | Stølaheia | Lnett AS | Reserved | datacenter |
| Stavanger Havn | 24 | consumption | Stølaheia | Lnett AS | Reserved | transport |
| STAVANGERREGIONEN HAVN IKS | 6 | consumption | Stølaheia | Lnett AS | In Queue | transport |
| UNCAP AS | 70 | consumption | Stølaheia | Lnett AS | In Queue | battery |
| UNCAP AS | 70 | production | Stølaheia | Lnett AS | In Queue | battery |