Gjøvik

Overview

Gjøvik has 15 active concession cases and 17 active grid queue items, reflecting strong developer interest across solar, wind, and industrial consumption. The municipality is a focal point for regional grid investment, with Statnett and Elvia pursuing the new Skyberg 420 kV transformer station to replace the aging Vardal station and multiple 132 kV line upgrades connecting to surrounding municipalities. Notably, a large 295 MW wind project (Zephyr AS) and a substantial solar pipeline of over 330 MW (production) across concessions and queue positions signal significant long-term generation ambitions.

Recent Activity

In the last 30 days, a 200 MW datacenter project by Daba Eiendom AS entered and was then removed from the grid queue at Vardal TRA within 24 hours, suggesting either a data error or rapidly changing plans. This is a notable fluctuation but does not reflect a sustained change in the queue.

Key Substations

Municipality Stance

Gjøvik appears receptive to energy development, with a high volume of granted and pending concessions spanning solar, grid upgrades, and industrial expansion. The municipality hosts major national grid infrastructure investments, suggesting a cooperative relationship with both Statnett and Elvia.

Outlook

Gjøvik has strong development prospects driven by a large solar pipeline, a major wind project in the queue, and critical grid upgrades (Skyberg station, 132 kV line replacements) that will increase regional transfer capacity. Industrial consumption growth at Raufoss Næringspark and Nammo further diversifies demand. The replacement of Vardal with the new Skyberg 420 kV station is a key enabler for future connections, and developers should monitor capacity availability at Vardal TRA during the transition period.