Kvinesdal
Kvinesdal is emerging as a major offshore wind hub with significant grid infrastructure development and diverse renewable energy projects.
Active Queue
Production
1,543 MWConsumption
185 MWCases
8Active Concessions
Production
420 MWConsumption
20 MWCases
17Overview
The municipality hosts substantial energy infrastructure including the massive 1500 MW Sørlige Nordsjø II offshore wind project and extensive grid upgrades by both Statnett and Glitre Nett. With 27 total projects spanning offshore wind, onshore renewables, and industrial connections, Kvinesdal serves as a strategic energy gateway for southern Norway.
Recent Activity
Uncap AS has submitted significant 240 MW projects (120 MW production and 120 MW consumption) to the grid queue, while Glitre Nett received approval for a new switching station to enhance grid operations.
Key Substations
Outlook
Excellent prospects driven by offshore wind development and strategic grid position. The combination of major transmission upgrades, offshore wind landing point, and grid queue activity positions Kvinesdal as a key energy infrastructure hub, though withdrawn hydrogen and industrial projects suggest some capacity constraints or market challenges.
| AKER BP ASA | 45 | consumption | Kvinesdal | Alcoa Norway AS | Reserved | petroleum |
| FRED. OLSEN RENEWABLES AS | 10.0 | production | Kvinesdal | Glitre Nett AS | Reserved | solar |
| LINDE GAS AB | 500 | consumption | Kvinesdal | Linde Gas AS | withdrawn | hydrogen |
| LISTA RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK AS | 200 | consumption | Kvinesdal | Alcoa Norway AS | withdrawn | industrial |
| LISTER NYSKAPING AS | 7.5 | production | Kvinesdal | Glitre Nett AS | Reserved | solar |
| SMÅKRAFTKONSULT AS | 6 | production | Kvinesdal | Glitre Nett AS | Reserved | solar |
| UNCAP AS | 120 | production | Kvinesdal | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | battery |
| UNCAP AS | 120 | consumption | Kvinesdal | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | battery |
| VENTYR SN II AS | 1,400 | production | Kvinesdal | VENTYR SNII AS | Reserved | offshore_wind |
| VENTYR SN II AS | 20 | consumption | Kvinesdal | VENTYR SNII AS | Reserved | battery |