Orkland

Overview

The municipality hosts significant wind power development with 405 MW of active wind concessions, including the operational Geitfjellet project and several other major wind farms. Grid queue activity shows emerging large-scale consumption demand, particularly a 450 MW datacenter project and industrial facilities, supported by substantial grid infrastructure investments including the new 420 kV Åfjord-Snilldal transmission line.

Recent Activity

Significant new activity includes a 450 MW datacenter entering the grid queue, a new 35 MW Statkraft production project, and ongoing grid infrastructure improvements with transformer station upgrades at Snillfjord.

Key Substations

Outlook

Strong prospects with established wind power base and growing industrial demand. The new 420 kV transmission infrastructure will enhance grid capacity, supporting both renewable energy export and large-scale consumption projects. High withdrawal rates in some wind projects indicate competitive market conditions but also potential for project succession.