Kvinnherad
Kvinnherad is a major energy hub with substantial hydropower development and critical grid infrastructure serving western Norway.
Active Queue
Production
207 MWConsumption
73 MWCases
4Active Concessions
Production
350 MWConsumption
3.5 MWCases
28Overview
The municipality hosts extensive transmission infrastructure including the strategic Blåfalli and Onarheim transformer stations, along with significant hydropower development totaling over 550 MW. Major grid upgrades to 420 kV are underway to increase capacity, while new industrial consumers including data centers and aluminum operations are seeking substantial grid capacity.
Recent Activity
Ongoing major grid infrastructure upgrades with 420 kV line developments between Blåfalli, Mauranger and Samnanger, plus new industrial load applications including a 40 MW datacenter and 33 MW industrial facility at Husnes.
Key Substations
Outlook
Strong prospects driven by strategic location in western Norway's transmission network and substantial grid capacity expansion projects. The municipality is positioned to accommodate significant industrial growth while maintaining its role as a major hydropower producer.
| — | 22 | production | Blåfalli | Fagne AS | Reserved | other |
| ARCEM GO-DC2 AS | 40 | consumption | Husnes | Fagne AS | In Queue | datacenter |
| HYDRO ALUMINIUM AS | 33 | consumption | Husnes | Hydro Aluminium As | In Queue | industrial |
| SUNNHORDLAND KRAFTLAG AS | 185 | production | Blåfalli | Sunnhordland Kraftlag As | Reserved | hydro |