Sirdal
Sirdal is emerging as a major energy hub with significant wind power development and large-scale datacenter projects driving substantial grid infrastructure investments.
Active Queue
Production
5.8 MWConsumption
300 MWCases
2Active Concessions
Production
114 MWConsumption
640 MWCases
11Overview
The municipality hosts multiple wind power projects totaling over 260 MW in attributed capacity, including the 150 MW Bergeheia and 210 MW Tonstad wind farms. Large-scale datacenter developments are creating unprecedented power demand, with Tonstad Datapark alone requiring 640 MW consumption capacity and securing an additional 350 MW grid reservation.
Recent Activity
Major datacenter expansion with Tonstad Datapark securing additional 350 MW grid capacity reservation, complementing existing 640 MW concession. Historic Finså power plant museum project and Statnett grid infrastructure upgrades also advancing.
Key Substations
Municipality Stance
Supportive of energy development with approved major wind projects and datacenter infrastructure
Outlook
Excellent prospects as a renewable energy and datacenter hub, with Ertsmyra station becoming a critical connection point for large-scale projects. The combination of wind resources and strategic grid location positions Sirdal as attractive for both production and consumption projects.
| CAPTIVA ENERGI AS | 5.8 | production | Ertsmyra | Glitre Nett AS | In Queue | hydro |
| TONSTAD DATAPARK AS | 300 | consumption | Ertsmyra | Glitre Nett AS | Reserved | datacenter |