Namsskogan

Namsskogan is positioning itself as an energy hub with major wind development, hydropower expansion, and significant data center investment.

Active Queue

Production

0 MW

Consumption

81 MW

Cases

3

Active Concessions

Production

200 MW

Consumption

70 MW

Cases

9

Overview

The municipality demonstrates strong energy sector activity with the 200 MW Grøndalsfjellet wind project advancing through environmental assessment, recent hydropower concession approval, and a major 70 MW data center expansion. The concentration of activity around Tunnsjødal transformer station indicates strategic infrastructure development.

Recent Activity

Strong activity in 2023-2024 with Kjeråa power plant concession granted in May 2023 and Exanorth data center expansion permitted in August 2024. The Grøndalsfjellet wind project continues through environmental assessment phase.

Key Substations

Tunnsjødal transformatorstasjon

Outlook

Very promising for energy development with established infrastructure at Tunnsjødal, approved data center expansion creating demand anchor, and potential for significant wind power capacity. The municipality appears well-positioned for continued energy sector growth.

Hydropower
Grid Infrastructure
Data Centers
Wind Power
Industrial
EXANORTH AS70consumptionTunnsjødalTensio ASReserveddatacenter
EXANORTH AS6consumptionTunnsjødalTensio ASIn Queuedatacenter
JOMA GRUVER AS4.6consumptionTunnsjødalTensio ASIn Queueindustrial