Sauda
Sauda is a major grid hub with significant transmission infrastructure investments by Statnett, though hydrogen projects have faced setbacks with 320 MW withdrawn from the grid queue.
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11Overview
The municipality serves as a critical transmission node with extensive Statnett infrastructure projects including 420 kV upgrades and new transformer stations. While industrial facilities like Eramet's smelter drive local energy demand, ambitious hydrogen projects totaling 320 MW have been withdrawn from the grid queue, suggesting challenges in developing large-scale consumption projects.
Recent Activity
Statnett's battery storage project at Sauda transformer station received concession approval in May 2026 but immediately faced an appeal, indicating some local opposition to energy storage infrastructure.
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Outlook
Strong as a transmission hub with major Statnett investments upgrading regional grid capacity to 420 kV, but challenges in attracting large industrial consumers after hydrogen project withdrawals. The municipality's strategic location makes it valuable for grid development and industrial energy supply.
| IVERSON EFUELS AS | 50 | consumption | Sauda | Iverson e-Fuels AS | withdrawn | hydrogen |
| IVERSON EFUELS AS | 270 | consumption | Sauda | Iverson e-Fuels AS | withdrawn | hydrogen |