Orkland
Orkland is a major energy hub with significant wind development potential and growing grid infrastructure, positioning it as a key renewable energy center in Trøndelag.
Active Queue
Production
30 MWConsumption
558 MWCases
5Active Concessions
Production
405 MWConsumption
0 MWCases
14Overview
The municipality hosts multiple large-scale wind projects totaling over 400 MW of active capacity, alongside critical grid infrastructure including the expanded Orkdal transformatorstasjon. Recent activity includes a substantial 450 MW datacenter application and ongoing wind development, though some projects face withdrawal challenges indicating selective development success.
Recent Activity
A major 450 MW datacenter project by Eiktyr Data AS entered the grid queue in May 2026, representing one of the largest consumption applications in the region and highlighting Orkland's growing appeal for energy-intensive industries.
Key Substations
Municipality Stance
Supportive of energy development with active participation in major wind and grid infrastructure projects
Outlook
Strong prospects for continued renewable energy development with excellent wind resources and robust grid infrastructure, though datacenter and industrial demand may create grid capacity competition requiring strategic planning.
| Bewi Eps Norway As | 3 | consumption | Snilldal | Tensio AS | In Queue | aquaculture |
| EIKTYR DATA AS | 450 | consumption | Orkdal | Tensio AS | In Queue | datacenter |
| ELINOR BATTERIES AS | 100 | consumption | Orkdal | Tensio AS | In Queue | industrial |
| ORKLAND NÆRINGSPARK AS | 5.1 | consumption | Orkdal | Tensio AS | In Queue | industrial |
| STATKRAFT ENERGI AS | 30 | production | Snilldal | Tensio AS | Reserved | wind |
| TRØNDERENERGI KRAFT AS | 12 | consumption | Snilldal | Tensio AS | withdrawn | hydrogen |