Drammen

Overview

Drammen's energy activity is dominated by grid infrastructure concessions, including major 300/420 kV transmission line projects by Statnett linking Eiker, Sylling, and Hamang substations, alongside local distribution upgrades by Glitre Nett. The municipality hosts the Sundland transformer station — rebuilt and temporarily modified — serving as a key distribution node for the urban area. New energy consumption infrastructure is emerging, with Tesla securing a grid connection for an EV charging station at Krokstad Handelspark, and the new Drammen hospital receiving dedicated electrical installations.

Recent Activity

No queue changes or new concession filings are recorded in the last 30 days. The concession portfolio reflects ongoing or recently completed grid upgrade processes, including the Statnett high-voltage transmission corridor and Glitre Nett's Sundland substation rebuild.

Key Substations

Municipality Stance

Drammen appears receptive to grid infrastructure development, with all concession cases active and no rejections or withdrawals on record. The municipality is the site of significant regional transmission investment and is accommodating both utility-scale grid upgrades and new consumption infrastructure such as EV charging.

Outlook

Drammen's role as a node in Statnett's major 420 kV transmission expansion positions it well for future energy-intensive development. The strengthened grid backbone — particularly the Eiker-Sylling-Hamang corridor — should improve capacity availability for new connections in the broader Drammen region. Developers considering large consumption projects (industry, data centers, EV infrastructure) should monitor grid capacity at Sundland and Eiker substations as the transmission upgrades progress toward commissioning.