Eidfjord
Eidfjord serves as a crucial grid hub with Sima substation attracting new hydro development and major datacenter investment.
Active Queue
Production
11 MWConsumption
90 MWCases
3Active Concessions
Production
0 MWConsumption
0 MWCases
5Overview
The municipality is experiencing renewed energy activity centered around the strategically important Sima substation, with multiple small hydro projects and a significant 90 MW datacenter seeking grid connections. Statnett maintains extensive grid infrastructure throughout the region, positioning Eidfjord as a key transmission corridor.
Recent Activity
March 2024 saw a surge of activity with three new grid queue entries totaling 101 MW - two small hydro projects by SMÅKRAFT AS (6 MW and 5 MW) and a major 90 MW datacenter by ÆGE ENERGY AS, all connecting at Sima substation.
Key Substations
Outlook
Strong prospects driven by strategic grid infrastructure and the Sima substation's capacity to accommodate both renewable generation and high-consumption facilities like datacenters, though grid capacity constraints may emerge given the concentration of new applications.
| Eviny Havvind 1 As | 90 | consumption | Sima | Indre Hordaland Kraftnett AS | In Queue | datacenter |
| SMÅKRAFT AS | 5.7 | production | Sima | Indre Hordaland Kraftnett AS | In Queue | hydro |
| SMÅKRAFT AS | 5.3 | production | Sima | Indre Hordaland Kraftnett AS | In Queue | hydro |