Vennesla
Vennesla is emerging as a major energy hub with significant datacenter development and grid infrastructure expansion centered around the new Stemmen transformer station.
Active Queue
Production
89 MWConsumption
704 MWCases
16Active Concessions
Production
125 MWConsumption
1,000 MWCases
11Overview
The municipality is experiencing substantial energy sector growth driven by large-scale datacenter projects, particularly N01 Utilities' planned 600-1000 MW facility at Støleheia. Major grid infrastructure investments by Statnett and Glitre Nett, including the new 420 kV Stemmen transformer station, position Vennesla as a key regional energy connection point.
Recent Activity
Strong recent activity with Bulk's 25 MW datacenter project advancing to reserved status, VIANOVA entering the grid queue with a 3 MW project, and Å Energi updating connection timelines for production facilities
Key Substations
Municipality Stance
Highly supportive of energy development, particularly datacenter projects, as evidenced by successful facilitation of major infrastructure investments
Outlook
Exceptional prospects as a regional energy hub with massive datacenter capacity under development, comprehensive grid infrastructure upgrades, and strategic position in Norway's power system through the new Stemmen station
| AKT AS | 14 | consumption | Kristiansand | Glitre Nett AS | Reserved | transport |
| Bulk | 25 | consumption | Kristiansand | Glitre Nett AS | Reserved | datacenter |
| ELKEM ASA | 40 | consumption | Kristiansand | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | hydrogen |
| N01 UTILITIES AS | 300 | consumption | Kristiansand | N01 Utilities AS | Reserved | datacenter |
| N01 UTILITIES AS | 300 | consumption | Kristiansand | N01 Utilities AS | Reserved | datacenter |
| SOLKRAFT SØR AS | 14 | production | Kristiansand | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | solar |
| PEGA NORDIC AS | 12 | consumption | Kristiansand | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | datacenter |
| Energiea As | 12 | production | Kristiansand | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | other |
| SOLKRAFT SØR AS | 10 | consumption | Kristiansand | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | battery |
| SOLKRAFT SØR AS | 10 | production | Kristiansand | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | battery |