Leirfjord

Leirfjord is developing small-scale hydropower with two recent projects totaling 4.76 MW connecting to the local grid.

Active Queue

Production

0 MW

Consumption

0 MW

Cases

0

Active Concessions

Production

4.8 MW

Consumption

0 MW

Cases

3

Overview

The municipality shows steady hydropower development activity with two small power plants receiving permits in recent years. Both projects involve underground cable connections to LINEA's distribution network, indicating good coordination with local grid infrastructure.

Recent Activity

Two hydropower projects received construction permits in 2023-2024, with Dagsvikelva kraftverk granted a 30-year permit in January 2023 and Nylandselva kraftverk receiving concession in November 2024.

Key Substations

Leirosen transformatorstasjonLINEA 22 kV grid

Outlook

Good prospects for small-scale hydropower development with established grid connection infrastructure through LINEA and demonstrated successful permitting process for local projects.

Hydropower
Grid Infrastructure