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 MW

Consumption

185 MW

Cases

8

Active Concessions

Production

420 MW

Consumption

20 MW

Cases

17

Overview

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

Kvinesdal transformatorstasjonØye transformatorstasjonErtsmyra transformatorstasjon

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offshore wind landing point, and grid queue activity positions Kvinesdal as a key energy infrastructure hub, though withdrawn hydrogen and industrial projects suggest some capacity constraints or market challenges.

Offshore Wind
1,400
Battery Storage (BESS)
120
Solar Power
23
Grid Infrastructure
Hydropower
Wind Power
Oil & Gas
Transport & EV Charging
Industrial
Hydrogen & Ammonia
AKER BP ASA45consumptionKvinesdalAlcoa Norway ASReservedpetroleum
FRED. OLSEN RENEWABLES AS10.0productionKvinesdalGlitre Nett ASReservedsolar
LINDE GAS AB500consumptionKvinesdalLinde Gas ASwithdrawnhydrogen
LISTA RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK AS200consumptionKvinesdalAlcoa Norway ASwithdrawnindustrial
LISTER NYSKAPING AS7.5productionKvinesdalGlitre Nett ASReservedsolar
SMÅKRAFTKONSULT AS6productionKvinesdalGlitre Nett ASReservedsolar
UNCAP AS120productionKvinesdalGlitre Nett ASIn Queuebattery
UNCAP AS120consumptionKvinesdalGlitre Nett ASIn Queuebattery
VENTYR SN II AS1,400productionKvinesdalVENTYR SNII ASReservedoffshore_wind
VENTYR SN II AS20consumptionKvinesdalVENTYR SNII ASReservedbattery