Ullensvang

Ullensvang is experiencing robust energy development with major hydropower expansion and significant grid infrastructure upgrades led by Lyse Kraft and Statnett.

Active Queue

Production

300 MW

Consumption

293 MW

Cases

4

Active Concessions

Production

24 MW

Consumption

0 MW

Cases

22

Overview

The municipality shows strong energy sector activity with 22 active concession cases and substantial hydropower development, including Lyse Kraft's major 292 MW Røldal expansion. Significant grid modernization is underway with Statnett upgrading transmission lines to 420 kV and multiple smaller hydropower projects adding to the renewable energy portfolio.

Recent Activity

March 2026 saw concession approvals for temporary power infrastructure supporting the major Røldalstunnel construction project, with ONECO ELEKTRO securing permits for drilling operation power supply at both Seljestad and Liamyrane locations.

Key Substations

Mauranger transformatorstasjonRøldalGranvin transformatorstasjonBu transformatorstasjonFagnes nettstasjon

Outlook

Strong development prospects with major hydropower capacity expansion and critical transmission infrastructure upgrades positioning Ullensvang as a key energy hub in Vestland, though the high consumption MW in queue suggests significant industrial energy demand growth.

Hydropower
300
Grid Infrastructure
Other
Industrial
Transport & EV Charging
CAPTIVA ENERGI AS7.9productionRøldalFagne ASIn Queuehydro
LYSE KRAFT AS292productionRøldalLyse Kraft DAIn Queuehydro
LYSE KRAFT AS292consumptionRøldalLyse Kraft DAIn Queueother
TUFTEELVA KRAFT AS1.2consumptionRøldalFagne ASIn Queueother