Bjerkreim
Bjerkreim is an established wind energy hub with strong datacenter interest, backed by robust grid infrastructure and multiple operational wind farms.
Active Queue
Production
260 MWConsumption
503 MWCases
5Active Concessions
Production
589 MWConsumption
0 MWCases
10Overview
The municipality hosts several operational wind farms including the 159 MW Bjerkreim wind farm and participates in multi-municipality projects totaling nearly 850 MW of production capacity. Growing datacenter demand with 500+ MW in queue positions reflects confidence in local grid capacity, though one large datacenter project was recently withdrawn.
Recent Activity
Strong recent activity with new grid infrastructure approvals including Tesla's Vikeså charging station and temporary construction power permits, alongside grid capacity adjustments for Statkraft's wind project and one datacenter withdrawal.
Key Substations
Outlook
Excellent prospects for both renewable generation and energy-intensive consumption, with established wind infrastructure providing foundation for datacenter development and continued grid expansion to support the North Sea Energy Park industrial initiative.
| EWZ MÅKAKNUTEN VIND AS | 7 | consumption | Bjerkreim | Lnett AS | In Queue | wind |
| GREEN MOUNTAIN AS | 100 | consumption | Bjerkreim | Lnett AS | Reserved | datacenter |
| GREEN HORIZON AS | 36 | consumption | Bjerkreim | Lnett AS | Reserved | datacenter |
| NORTH SEA ENERGY PARK AS | 144 | consumption | Bjerkreim | Lnett AS | withdrawn | datacenter |
| STATKRAFT AS | 260 | production | Bjerkreim | Lnett AS | Reserved | wind |
| WS COMPUTING AS | 360 | consumption | Bjerkreim | Lnett AS | In Queue | datacenter |