Lillesand

Overview

Lillesand's energy landscape is dominated by Statnett's potential reinvestment of the Skagerrak 1 and 2 submarine cables to Denmark, a critical piece of Nordic cross-border infrastructure connecting through Kristiansand transformatorstasjon. A small wind project (Lillesand vindkraftverk) had its concession lapse in 2024 but was reactivated in January 2026, signaling renewed interest. The municipality also hosts several EV charging infrastructure concessions and a small solar project, though no grid queue activity has been registered.

Recent Activity

The most significant recent development is the reactivation of the Lillesand vindkraftverk concession in January 2026, after it lapsed in 2024 due to missing municipal permits. This suggests a potential revival of the 14 MW wind project and warrants close monitoring for developers interested in wind opportunities in the area.

Key Substations

Municipality Stance

Lillesand has demonstrated some resistance to wind power development — Lillesand vindkraftverk lost its concession in 2024 due to lack of municipal permits, though the concession has since been reactivated. Overall stance appears cautious on larger renewable projects, while accommodating smaller-scale infrastructure like EV charging.

Outlook

Lillesand's near-term outlook is shaped by two storylines: the possible realization of Lillesand vindkraftverk following its concession reactivation, and the strategic importance of the Skagerrak 1&2 reinvestment for regional grid capacity. The Glamsland solar project on an existing landfill site is a low-conflict opportunity. The complete absence of Statnett grid queue registrations suggests limited current appetite for new large-scale grid connections, and developers should assess available capacity at Moen transformatorstasjon before advancing projects.