Kvinesdal
Kvinesdal is a major energy hub with ambitious offshore wind projects, extensive grid infrastructure, and growing data center interest.
Active Queue
Production
1,543 MWConsumption
250 MWCases
10Active Concessions
Production
420 MWConsumption
20 MWCases
17Overview
The municipality hosts significant grid infrastructure including Kvinesdal transformer station, serving as a key connection point for offshore wind development. With 1,400 MW of offshore wind capacity reserved in the grid queue and substantial hydropower and onshore wind projects, Kvinesdal demonstrates strong renewable energy momentum despite some project setbacks.
Recent Activity
Two new data center projects (ARCEM DC 11 and DC 13) have entered the grid queue for a combined 65 MW consumption capacity, indicating growing interest in digital infrastructure development.
Key Substations
Outlook
Strong prospects driven by offshore wind development and strategic grid position, though significant grid withdrawals (700 MW) suggest capacity constraints or regulatory challenges that developers should consider.
| AKER BP ASA | 45 | consumption | Kvinesdal | Alcoa Norway AS | Reserved | petroleum |
| ARCEM DC 11 AS | 50 | consumption | Kvinesdal | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | datacenter |
| ARCEM DC 13 AS | 15 | consumption | Kvinesdal | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | datacenter |
| 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| LINDE GAS AB | 500 | consumption | Kvinesdal | Linde Gas AS | withdrawn | hydrogen |
| LISTA RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK AS | 200 | consumption | Kvinesdal | Alcoa Norway AS | withdrawn | industrial |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 |