Masfjorden

Overview

Masfjorden is home to a growing datacenter cluster at Matre and Haugsvær, with 100 MW of consumption capacity in the grid queue, alongside 25.8 MW of small hydro production reservations primarily from Småkraft AS. The municipality sits along critical Statnett transmission infrastructure including the 420 kV Haugsvær-Lindås submarine cable and Krossdalen transformer station, giving it significant grid relevance in the NO5 region. Notably, two large wind projects (Hordavind 500 MW and Brosviksåta 52 MW attributed) were either withdrawn or remain inactive, indicating past ambition that has not materialised.

Recent Activity

In June 2026, two Småkraft AS queue positions (10 MW each) at Haugsvær transformatorstasjon advanced from queue to reserved status, signalling progress toward grid connection approval for small hydro production in the municipality.

Key Substations

Municipality Stance

Unknown from available data, but the municipality has seen both large wind concession withdrawals and active datacenter and hydro development, suggesting a pragmatic environment for smaller-scale and consumption-driven projects.

Outlook

Masfjorden's near-term outlook is shaped by growing datacenter demand (100 MW in queue) at Haugsvær and Matre, supported by Statnett's ongoing grid reinforcement in the area. Small hydro development via Småkraft remains active and progressing. The large onshore wind potential is currently dormant — Hordavind (500 MW attributed) and Brosviksåta remain inactive — but the existing grid infrastructure at Frøyset and Haugsvær substations could support future renewable development if wind permitting conditions improve.