Vågan

Vågan is emerging as a hub for transport electrification and aquaculture expansion in Lofoten, with strong recent grid connection activity despite past wind development setbacks.

Active Queue

Production

0 MW

Consumption

12 MW

Cases

4

Active Concessions

Production

0 MW

Consumption

2.5 MW

Cases

2

Overview

The municipality shows balanced energy development with focus on consumption projects rather than production. Recent activity includes multiple transport electrification initiatives by Tesla and Torghatten Nord, alongside aquaculture expansion projects. A 60 MW wind project was withdrawn in 2016, but current development appears more strategically focused on infrastructure and sustainable industries.

Recent Activity

Strong activity in March-April 2026 with Tesla, Torghatten Nord, and POLARSMOLT securing grid reservations totaling 7 MW for transport and aquaculture projects, though one industrial project (Polarfeed AS, 15 MW) was withdrawn.

Key Substations

KvitfossenAY KVITFOSSENElmeas 11 kV anlegg

Outlook

Positive prospects for sustainable transport infrastructure and aquaculture development, with Kvitfossen area becoming a key connection hub. The focus on consumption projects suggests stable demand growth in tourism and fishing industries.

Transport & EV Charging
Aquaculture
Wind Power
LOFOTEN SALMON AS5.0consumptionKvitfossenElmea ASIn Queueaquaculture
POLARSMOLT AS4.5consumptionAY KVITFOSSENElmea ASReservedaquaculture
TESLA NORWAY AS1.6consumptionAY KVITFOSSENElmea ASReservedtransport
TORGHATTEN NORD AS1.2consumptionAY KVITFOSSENElmea ASReservedtransport