Bjørnafjorden

Overview

The municipality has demonstrated support for sustainable aquaculture through the approval of shore power infrastructure. With limited cases on record, Bjørnafjorden appears open to energy infrastructure projects that support local industries, particularly the transition from diesel to grid electricity in fish farming operations.

Recent Activity

Granted concession for submarine cable and transformer installation to electrify fish farming facility in April 2023

Key Substations

Municipality Stance

Supportive of electrification projects that replace diesel generators and support sustainable aquaculture operations

Outlook

Positive prospects for similar aquaculture electrification projects given municipality's supportive stance and coastal location with extensive fish farming activity