Vik

Vik is undergoing a major grid transformation with Statnett upgrading to 420 kV infrastructure while maintaining its role as a significant hydro production hub.

Active Queue

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Active Concessions

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39 MW

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Overview

The municipality is experiencing intensive grid modernization activity with multiple new transformer stations and voltage upgrades being implemented by Statnett and Sygnir. This infrastructure development supports existing hydro assets totaling 39.2 MW while positioning Vik as a key transmission node in western Norway's upgraded electrical grid.

Recent Activity

Extremely active with major grid infrastructure applications filed in June 2026, including Sygnir's new regional grid structure concession and multiple coordinated applications from Statnett and Statkraft for transformer station construction and voltage upgrades from 300 kV to 420 kV systems.

Key Substations

Vik transformatorstasjonRefsdal transformatorstasjonHove transformatorstasjonSogndal transformatorstasjon

Outlook

Excellent prospects as a strategic transmission hub with modern 420 kV infrastructure providing enhanced grid capacity and reliability. The coordinated grid upgrades between Statnett, Sygnir, and Statkraft demonstrate strong institutional support for energy infrastructure development in the municipality.


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Recent Updates

Gjøvik

Nammo Raufoss AS has removed its 1 MW industrial power consumption project from the grid connection queue at Vardal station in the NO1 price zone. The project previously held reserved status before being withdrawn entirely.

Queue · 10/06/2026

Vik transformatorstasjon med permanente hjelpeanlegg

Statnett's 420 kV Vik transformer station project approved on June 6, 2026, advancing Bergen area grid reinforcement.

Concession · 06/06/2026

Ny regionalnettstruktur i Vik kommune

Sygnir AS granted concession for new regional grid structure in Vik kommune on June 6, 2026

Concession · 06/06/2026

300 kV Hove - Refsdal

Statnett SF filed an application on June 5, 2026, for a major 300 kV transmission project in Vik municipality that includes constructing new transformer stations at Vik and Refsdal, upgrading the Hove station, and relocating existing power lines. The grid infrastructure project also encompasses road improvements and permanent mass storage facilities.

Concession · 06/06/2026

Refsdal transformatorstasjon

Statnett SF filed on June 5, 2026 for permits to build and operate the Refsdal transformer station in Vik municipality, alongside partner Sygnir AS. The project includes upgrades to road infrastructure and rerouting of existing 300 kV power lines, plus converting the Hove transformer station from 300 kV to 132 kV.

Grid

Concession · 06/06/2026