Vik

Overview

Vik municipality is at the centre of a significant regional grid restructuring, with Statnett and Sygnir AS driving the construction of new 420/300 kV transformer stations at Vik and Refsdal, the downgrade of Hove station to 132 kV, and new high-voltage transmission lines — all part of broader Bergen-area capacity reinforcement. Statkraft's existing hydro assets at Hove, Refsdal, and Målset are being re-connected to the new grid structure, while Småkraft's Eitreelvi plant (4 MW) and Feios kraftverk (35 MW) add local production. A 120 MW datacenter reservation by Vangsnes Utvikling AS at Hove entered the grid queue in June 2026, signalling emerging large-scale consumption interest tied to the improved grid capacity.

Recent Activity

June–July 2026 saw a burst of activity: Statnett and Sygnir received concessions for the new Vik and Refsdal transformer stations and the 300 kV Hove–Refsdal restructuring on June 5–6, 2026, with appeals filed against both by July 3, 2026. Sygnir was granted its concession for the new regional grid structure on June 6. A 120 MW datacenter consumption reservation at Hove KRA/TRA was added to the Statnett queue on June 19, 2026, by Sogn Utvikling AS, then transferred to Vangsnes Utvikling AS on June 26, 2026.

Key Substations

Municipality Stance

No explicit political stance data available, but the volume of active concessions and absence of rejections or withdrawals suggest Vik is accommodating toward both grid infrastructure and renewable energy development.

Outlook

Vik is well-positioned for future energy development. The ongoing 420 kV grid upgrade by Statnett will significantly increase transmission capacity through the region, making new large-load connections more feasible. The 120 MW datacenter queue reservation at Hove is the most immediate consumption opportunity to watch. Developers should monitor the outcome of the appeals against the Hove–Refsdal concessions, as delays could affect connection timelines. Hydro capacity is largely developed, but the improved grid infrastructure may attract further industrial or data-intensive consumption projects.