Karmøy
Karmøy emerges as a major offshore wind hub with significant grid infrastructure development, though high project withdrawal rates indicate challenges.
Active Queue
Production
682 MWConsumption
265 MWCases
7Active Concessions
Production
102 MWConsumption
0 MWCases
18Overview
The municipality hosts critical offshore wind demonstration projects and major grid connections, but faces substantial project attrition with 922 MW of production capacity withdrawn from the grid queue. Recent activity includes data center development and continued grid infrastructure expansion to support the energy transition.
Recent Activity
ATNORTH briefly withdrew and reapplied for a 3 MW transport connection at Spanne station, indicating ongoing project adjustments and active grid utilization planning.
Key Substations
Outlook
Strong potential as an offshore wind demonstration and connection hub, but developers should be aware of significant grid capacity constraints evidenced by high withdrawal rates. The municipality benefits from extensive grid infrastructure and proximity to offshore wind areas, making it attractive for energy-intensive industries like data centers.
| ATNORTH AS | 120 | consumption | Spanne | Fagne AS | Reserved | datacenter |
| CARBONOR AS | 10 | consumption | Spanne | Fagne AS | withdrawn | industrial |
| Diverse Næringsparken | 70 | consumption | Spanne | Fagne AS | withdrawn | other |
| ECOFISK AS | 4.9 | consumption | Spanne | Fagne AS | withdrawn | aquaculture |
| ENDRA AS | 10 | production | Spanne | Fagne AS | Reserved | solar |
| EQUINOR ENERGY AS | 120 | consumption | Spanne | Equinor Asa | Reserved | petroleum |
| EQUINOR ENERGY AS | 20 | consumption | Spanne | Equinor Asa | withdrawn | petroleum |
| FLEXFUELS AS | 25 | consumption | Spanne | Fagne AS | In Queue | industrial |
| Havvindaktører (kollektiv) | 1,000 | production | Håvik | Energidepartementet | withdrawn | offshore_wind |
| Havvindaktører (kollektiv) | 500 | production | Håvik | Energidepartementet | Reserved | offshore_wind |