Froland
Froland is experiencing significant energy development activity with major industrial consumers securing grid capacity alongside growing solar development.
Active Queue
Production
61 MWConsumption
596 MWCases
9Active Concessions
Production
5 MWConsumption
0 MWCases
7Overview
The municipality hosts substantial grid infrastructure development through Glitre Nett, supporting major industrial projects including Morrow's battery factory and multiple datacenter developments. Recent months have seen a surge in solar project applications from Hafslund Magnora Sol and others, indicating strong renewable energy momentum.
Recent Activity
Significant activity in March 2026 with five new projects entering the grid queue totaling 335 MW, primarily solar developments from Hafslund Magnora Sol (52 MW across three projects) and a major 285 MW datacenter project from Bifrost Edge AS, indicating strong investor interest in the region.
Key Substations
Outlook
Excellent prospects driven by substantial grid infrastructure investments and strategic location near Arendal, though the withdrawal of the 171 MW North Ammonia hydrogen project suggests some industrial projects may face challenges securing final commitments.
| BIFROST EDGE AS | 285 | consumption | Arendal Industrinett | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | datacenter |
| PEGA NORDIC AS | 65 | consumption | Arendal | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | datacenter |
| PEGA NORDIC AS | 150 | consumption | Arendal Industrinett | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | datacenter |
| ERNST & YOUNG AS | 7 | consumption | Arendal | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | other |
| HAFSLUND MAGNORA SOL AS | 22 | production | Arendal | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | solar |
| Energiea As | 19 | production | Arendal | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | solar |
| HAFSLUND MAGNORA SOL AS | 11 | production | Arendal | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | solar |
| MORROW BATTERIES ASA | 212 | consumption | Arendal Industrinett | Glitre Nett AS | withdrawn | battery |
| MORROW BATTERIES ASA | 89 | consumption | Arendal Industrinett | Glitre Nett AS | Reserved | battery |
| NORTH AMMONIA AS | 171 | consumption | Arendal Industrinett | Glitre Nett AS | withdrawn | hydrogen |