Etne

Etne is experiencing significant hydropower development with 17 active concession cases, including major grid infrastructure projects by Statnett.

Active Queue

Production

0 MW

Consumption

0 MW

Cases

0

Active Concessions

Production

26 MW

Consumption

0 MW

Cases

17

Overview

The municipality shows strong energy development activity with 9 hydropower projects totaling 25.9 MW and 8 critical grid infrastructure projects. Recent activity includes three new small hydropower plants in the Rullestad area and major 420 kV transmission line upgrades by Statnett connecting the region to national grid capacity.

Recent Activity

Strong development momentum with three new hydropower projects in Rullestad area filed in late 2024, plus new grid infrastructure approvals. Five new concession cases were filed in the last 30 days, indicating accelerating project development.

Key Substations

Blåfalli transformatorstasjonGismarvik transformatorstasjonSauda transformatorstasjonLitledalen transformatorstasjonTysse transformatorstasjon

Outlook

Excellent prospects for continued hydropower development with established grid infrastructure and active developer interest. The new 420 kV transmission capacity will significantly enhance grid access for future projects, making Etne an attractive location for renewable energy investments.

Hydropower
Grid Infrastructure