Time

Overview

Time hosts one of Norway's most significant grid reservation clusters, with 391 MW reserved for data centers (Green Mountain, Green Horizon, MS Kvål) and 30 MW for hydrogen production, all connected through Fagrafjell transformer station. On the production side, active wind concessions total only 41.6 MW, as several larger wind projects were historically rejected or withdrawn. Substantial regional grid upgrades — including a 420 kV Fagrafjell–Bærheim line and the Jæren 132 kV network rebuild — are underway to support this growing consumption load.

Recent Activity

In August 2026, Green Mountain increased its grid reservation at Fagrafjell TRA from 290 MW to 300 MW, consolidating its position as the dominant consumer in the municipality. This upward revision reflects growing confidence in Fagrafjell's capacity expansion program.

Key Substations

Municipality Stance

Time appears receptive to large-scale energy consumption projects, evidenced by the significant data center and hydrogen reservation cluster at Fagrafjell. Historical wind development has been limited by rejections and withdrawals, but grid infrastructure investment signals long-term commitment to energy growth in the area.

Outlook

Time has strong near-term prospects as a data center and green hydrogen destination, anchored by Fagrafjell's expanding 420 kV infrastructure. The planned Fagrafjell–Bærheim 420 kV line and the broader Jæren 132 kV upgrade will be critical enablers — developers should monitor these grid projects closely. Wind development opportunities are limited by historical rejections, though the Sikvalandskula conditions revision may reopen one avenue. The hydrogen sector (Norwegian Hydrogen's 30 MW reservation) adds further diversification potential.