Øvre Eiker

Øvre Eiker is experiencing major grid infrastructure transformation with the development of the new Eiker transformer station and significant solar power development.

Active Queue

Production

137 MW

Consumption

11 MW

Cases

6

Active Concessions

Production

33 MW

Consumption

0 MW

Cases

17

Overview

The municipality is at the center of a major grid modernization effort, with Statnett and Glitre Nett developing the new Eiker transformer station to replace the aging Flesaker station. This grid upgrade is attracting substantial solar development, with over 136 MW of solar projects in the queue at competitive grid connection points.

Recent Activity

Significant regulatory progress in the last 30 days with multiple concession approvals for the Eiker transformer station project following appeal reviews. One grid queue withdrawal by SOLLIBERGENE UTVIKLING AS indicates some project optimization in the market.

Key Substations

Eiker transformatorstasjonFlesaker transformatorstasjon

Outlook

Excellent prospects for solar development once the new Eiker transformer station is operational, providing modern grid infrastructure and enhanced capacity. The municipality is well-positioned to become a solar hub in the region with strong grid connectivity and multiple reserved connection points.

Solar Power
137
Grid Infrastructure
Hydropower
Other
DRAMMEN FJERNVARME AS11consumptionFlesakerGlitre Nett ASReservedother
ENERGEIA GUNNHUS AS5productionFlesakerGlitre Nett ASIn Queuesolar
HAFSLUND MAGNORA SOL AS68productionFlesakerGlitre Nett ASReservedsolar
HAFSLUND MAGNORA SOL AS31productionFlesakerGlitre Nett ASIn Queuesolar
HAFSLUND MAGNORA SOL AS25productionFlesakerGlitre Nett ASIn Queuesolar
HYDROPOWER AS8productionFlesakerGlitre Nett ASReservedsolar