Rana
Rana is emerging as a major industrial energy hub with significant grid queue activity for industrial projects and datacenters, complemented by steady hydro and grid infrastructure development.
Active Queue
Production
45 MWConsumption
931 MWCases
5Active Concessions
Production
223 MWConsumption
16 MWCases
22Overview
The municipality shows robust energy development activity with 22 active concession cases totaling 223.1 MW production capacity and substantial grid queue reservations of 926 MW. Recent activity includes datacenter projects advancing to reserved status and ongoing industrial capacity development, positioning Rana as an attractive destination for energy-intensive industries.
Recent Activity
Strong recent activity with Freyr/T1 Energy's datacenter project advancing from queue to reserved status (50 MW) and capacity adjustments for another datacenter project. However, some industrial projects have been withdrawn, including a 110 MW industrial project and FREYR Battery's 60 MW factory installation.
Key Substations
Outlook
Excellent prospects as a regional energy hub with substantial grid capacity reservations for industrial development and datacenters. The combination of renewable energy resources, robust grid infrastructure expansion, and strategic location positions Rana well for attracting energy-intensive industries, though some project withdrawals indicate competitive selection processes.
| Diverse | 110 | consumption | Rana | Linea AS | withdrawn | industrial |
| Freyr / T1 Energy | 396 | consumption | Rana | Linea AS | In Queue | datacenter |
| Freyr / T1 Energy | 50 | consumption | Rana | Linea AS | Reserved | datacenter |
| NORDLAND DATA AS | 40 | consumption | Rana | Linea AS | In Queue | datacenter |
| Sma Mineal | 60 | consumption | Rana | Linea AS | Reserved | industrial |
| SMA MINERAL AS | 385 | consumption | Rana | Linea AS | In Queue | industrial |
| STATKRAFT ENERGI AS | 45 | production | Rana | Statkraft Energi As | Reserved | hydro |