Hjartdal
Hjartdal features significant hydro development with Sauland power plant and emerging agrivoltaic solar potential.
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The municipality hosts the substantial 84 MW Sauland hydropower plant, granted concession in 2016 and utilizing falls in Hjartdøla and Skogsåa rivers. A major 86 MW agrivoltaic solar project at Ålamoen is currently in early development, demonstrating continued energy investment interest in the area.
Recent Activity
NVE established the impact assessment program for the 86 MW Ålamoen agrivoltaic solar project in June 2025, marking significant new renewable energy development activity.
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Outlook
Positive outlook with established hydro infrastructure and innovative agrivoltaic development showing municipality's openness to diverse renewable energy technologies, combining agricultural use with solar production.