Øvre Eiker

Overview

Øvre Eiker is undergoing significant grid transformation with Statnett and Glitre Nett securing concessions for the new Eiker transformer station (replacing Flesaker) and multiple high-voltage transmission lines connecting it to the wider national grid. This infrastructure investment is attracting substantial renewable energy interest, particularly solar, with Hafslund Magnora Sol holding three separate queue reservations totalling 124 MW at Flesaker TRA. Most notably, Fiskumparken C4 AS has just entered the queue for 350 MW of datacenter consumption, signalling major large-load interest in the area.

Recent Activity

Activity has been intense in the past 30 days: Fiskumparken C4 AS entered the grid queue at Flesaker TRA seeking 350 MW for a datacenter (July 2026), and Hafslund Magnora Sol's 25 MW solar project was upgraded from queue to reserved status (June 2026), with its desired connection date pushed back to September 2030.

Key Substations

Municipality Stance

Øvre Eiker appears supportive of energy development. Multiple concessions have been granted — including after ministerial appeal — and the municipality is accommodating both large-scale grid infrastructure and new solar and large-load projects.

Outlook

Øvre Eiker has strong near-term prospects driven by the major Eiker transformer station investment, which will significantly increase grid capacity in the region. The 350 MW datacenter queue entry is a potential game-changer for large-load development, while the cluster of solar projects at Flesaker TRA (totalling over 130 MW in the queue) suggests robust renewable generation interest. Developers should monitor the transition from Flesaker to the new Eiker station, as available capacity and connection terms may evolve during this infrastructure transition period.