Hamar

Overview

Hamar is experiencing exceptional energy development activity, almost entirely concentrated at Vang transformatorstasjon, which serves as the hub for a vast pipeline of solar and wind projects totalling well over 1 GW in the grid queue. The municipality already has a granted concession for the 140 MW Vang solar power plant and the 180 MW Green Mountain data center, alongside substantial grid upgrades by Elvia and Statnett. The sheer volume of queue entrants — 37 active positions with zero withdrawals to date — signals strong developer interest, though recent withdrawals of a 65 MW wind project and a 100 MW industrial load suggest the queue is beginning to thin as capacity realities set in.

Recent Activity

August 2026 saw notable churn at Vang TRA: Haze Vind DA withdrew its 65 MW wind project and Sørliterterminalen Stange AS briefly entered then immediately withdrew a 100 MW industrial consumption position. Elvia also made minor capacity adjustments and removed two small 5 MW test/operational entries from the queue, slightly trimming the active roster.

Key Substations

Municipality Stance

Hamar appears welcoming of energy development, having granted concessions for a large solar plant, a major data center, and multiple grid upgrades. The municipality hosts Statnett's Vang transformatorstasjon, a strategically important grid node, and has supported the necessary infrastructure investments to enable new connections.

Outlook

Vang transformatorstasjon is likely approaching saturation, and developers entering the queue now face significant competition and potential wait times. The already-granted Vang solar plant (140 MW) and Green Mountain data center (180 MW) will consume a substantial share of near-term capacity. Statkraft's 274 MW queued position and Vindr AS's ~413 MW combined portfolio are the most strategically significant pending entrants. Battery storage (two projects, 20 MW each) could improve flexibility and unlock additional capacity over time. Developers should prioritise early engagement with Statnett and Elvia regarding grid reinforcement timelines before committing to new projects at this substation.