Namsskogan

Namsskogan is emerging as a significant energy hub driven by substantial data center expansion and wind power development, with robust grid infrastructure supporting 200 MW of active projects.

Active Queue

Production

0 MW

Consumption

81 MW

Cases

3

Active Concessions

Production

200 MW

Consumption

140 MW

Cases

10

Overview

The municipality shows strong energy development momentum with EXANORTH's major data center expansion securing both concessions and grid capacity reservations totaling 146 MW of consumption. Wind power development is substantial with a 200 MW project and multiple hydro developments complement the energy mix. The presence of Tunnsjødal transformer station provides critical grid infrastructure enabling this growth.

Recent Activity

EXANORTH's data center expansion received concession approval in May 2024 for 70 MW capacity increase, demonstrating continued momentum in the digital infrastructure sector alongside ongoing wind and hydro development activities.

Key Substations

Tunnsjødal transformatorstasjon

Municipality Stance

Appears supportive of energy development, particularly data centers and renewable energy projects

Outlook

Strong prospects driven by data center growth and renewable energy development, with excellent grid infrastructure at Tunnsjødal supporting further expansion. The combination of wind, hydro, and data center projects creates a diverse energy ecosystem with significant growth potential.

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