Vaksdal
Vaksdal serves as a critical grid infrastructure hub with major 420 kV transmission projects and growing renewable energy development at the Dale industrial area.
Active Queue
Production
22 MWConsumption
29 MWCases
4Active Concessions
Production
0 MWConsumption
0 MWCases
10Overview
The municipality is experiencing significant grid modernization through multiple Statnett 420 kV transmission projects, including the major Samnanger-Øygarden connection and new Dalekvam transformer station. Recent activity shows renewed energy interest at the historic Dale industrial site, with 22 MW of new production capacity entering the grid queue in the past month.
Recent Activity
Strong surge in renewable energy development with 22 MW of new production capacity entering the grid queue in the past month, including projects by SMÅKRAFT AS (15 MW) and NJORD ENERGI HOLDING AS (7 MW), both targeting the Dale area for development.
Key Substations
Outlook
Excellent prospects for energy development given the municipality's role as a major grid hub with multiple 420 kV transmission upgrades underway. The Dale industrial area shows particular promise with existing grid capacity reservations and strong developer interest in both renewable production and industrial consumption projects.
| Dale Fabrikker | 20 | consumption | Dale | BKK AS | Reserved | industrial |
| NJORD ENERGI HOLDING AS | 7 | production | Dale | BKK AS | In Queue | petroleum |
| SMÅKRAFT AS | 15 | production | Dale | BKK AS | In Queue | hydro |
| STATENS VEGVESEN | 9 | consumption | Dale | BKK AS | Reserved | transport |