Nome

Overview

Nome municipality hosts a small but coherent set of energy projects, with S.D. Cappelen Skoger's 24 MW Holla Solar plant representing the primary generation prospect and LEDE AS driving two grid concession cases. The absence of any queue activity suggests grid connection planning is still at an early stage for new producers. The ongoing 66 kV Vrangfoss-Holla line upgrade and a collective transformer station permit for LEDE AS indicate gradual but meaningful grid modernisation in the area.

Recent Activity

In August 2026, LEDE AS's application for the 66 kV Vrangfoss-Holla line upgrade advanced to the public hearing (Høring) stage, marking a meaningful step forward in the concession process for this grid reinforcement project.

Key Substations

Municipality Stance

No clear signals of opposition or strong promotion; the municipality appears receptive to both grid upgrades and solar development based on the active concession pipeline.

Outlook

Nome's near-term energy outlook is centred on the outcome of the Holla Solar concession application — at 24 MW it would be a notable addition to local generation capacity. Grid reinforcement through the Vrangfoss-Holla upgrade and the formalised transformer station permits for LEDE AS should improve connection readiness over time. The lack of any Statnett queue reservations may reflect the early stage of project development, but could also indicate limited awareness of grid capacity options among prospective developers.