Rendalen

Overview

Rendalen has attracted substantial interest from solar, wind, and hydropower developers, with 9 active grid queue positions and 5 concession cases totalling nearly 290 MW of queued production capacity. The Rendalen transformer station, recently upgraded by Statnett and Elvia, serves as the central connection point for all incoming projects. A 150 MW data centre reservation by Tynset Energipark adds a significant consumption dimension, signalling broader industrial interest in the area.

Recent Activity

In August 2026, two small Elvia AS queue positions at Rendalen/Rendalen 2 KRA/TRA (5 MW production and 5 MW consumption) were removed from the grid queue, following minor capacity reductions earlier in the month. These appear to be minor administrative adjustments rather than signals of broader retreat.

Key Substations

Municipality Stance

No explicit municipal stance is documented, but the volume and diversity of incoming projects — solar, wind, hydro, and a data centre — suggest a permissive or at least receptive environment for energy development.

Outlook

Rendalen's outlook is strong. The recently upgraded Rendalen transformer station provides improved capacity and reliability, positioning the municipality well for the wave of solar and wind projects in the queue. The 151 MW Kværnesmoa solar concession application from Hafslund Magnora Sol is a flagship project to watch. The 130 MW wind queue from NØK Vind and the 150 MW data centre interest from Tynset Energipark further broaden the opportunity set. Grid capacity may become a constraint as multiple large projects compete for the same connection point, making early engagement with Elvia and Statnett critical for developers.