Lier
Lier is emerging as a significant grid hub with growing industrial and renewable energy demand centered on the strategically important Sylling transformer station.
Active Queue
Production
25 MWConsumption
121 MWCases
6Active Concessions
Production
0 MWConsumption
2 MWCases
10Overview
Lier hosts the major Sylling transformatorstasjon, a key node in Statnett's high-voltage transmission network connecting price areas NO1 and NO2, currently undergoing modification and reactive compensation upgrades. The grid queue at Sylling TRA is attracting meaningful interest, with Chemring Nobel ramping up industrial consumption requests totaling 116 MW and a 20 MW solar project from Pyur Energy also reserved. The municipality's energy landscape is dominated by transmission infrastructure investment alongside emerging industrial and renewable queue activity.
Recent Activity
In August 2026, Chemring Nobel AS entered the grid connection queue at Sylling TRA seeking 6 MW of additional industrial consumption, signaling continued expansion of industrial operations in the area. Simultaneously, Statnett's application to modify Sylling transformatorstasjon formally advanced to the 'Søknad' (Application) stage on 8 August 2026, reflecting active investment in upgrading this critical transmission hub.
Key Substations
Municipality Stance
No explicit municipal policy statements are evident from the data, but the volume of active concessions and queue reservations — all without reported objections or rejections — suggests a permissive environment for energy infrastructure. The municipality's role as a transmission corridor between eastern and western Norway further encourages grid-oriented development.
Outlook
Lier's outlook is positive for developers, particularly those targeting industrial or utility-scale renewable connections. Sylling TRA is clearly a focal point for new grid capacity, with Statnett actively upgrading the station and multiple queue reservations already secured. The 20 MW solar reservation from Pyur Energy and Chemring Nobel's large 100 MW industrial queue position suggest the substation will see significant capacity additions in coming years. Developers should monitor Statnett's modification and reactive compensation projects at Sylling closely, as their completion will directly influence available connection capacity.
| CHEMRING NOBEL AS | 100 | consumption | Sylling TRA | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | industrial |
| CHEMRING NOBEL AS | 10 | consumption | Sylling TRA | Glitre Nett AS | Reserved | industrial |
| CHEMRING NOBEL AS | 6 | consumption | Sylling TRA | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | industrial |
| POWERX AS | 4.9 | consumption | Sylling TRA | Glitre Nett AS | Reserved | battery |
| POWERX AS | 4.9 | production | Sylling TRA | Glitre Nett AS | Reserved | other |
| PYUR ENERGY AS | 20 | production | Sylling TRA | Glitre Nett AS | Reserved | solar |