Alta

Alta serves as a major grid hub for northern Norway with significant transmission infrastructure development and emerging data center interest.

Active Queue

Production

120 MW

Consumption

23 MW

Cases

3

Active Concessions

Production

0 MW

Consumption

0 MW

Cases

9

Overview

Alta is experiencing substantial grid infrastructure development with major transformer station projects including the new Raipas transformatorstasjon to replace Alta transformatorstasjon. The municipality has secured 143 MW of grid capacity reservations spanning hydro power production, data centers, and port electrification, positioning it as a key energy hub in Finnmark.

Recent Activity

High activity in April-May 2026 with Raipas transformer station applications filed and granted, plus Sibelco's submarine cable to Stjernøya mine receiving concession approval.

Key Substations

Raipas transformatorstasjonAlta transformatorstasjonSkillemoen transformatorstasjonSpartevaggi nettstasjon

Outlook

Strong prospects as a regional energy hub with major grid infrastructure upgrades supporting diverse sectors including renewable energy production, data centers, and port electrification in northern Norway.

Hydropower
120
Grid Infrastructure
Transport & EV Charging
Other
Data Centers
Alta Havn18consumptionAlta traAlut AsReservedtransport
Artic Core As5consumptionSautsoVissi ASReserveddatacenter
STATKRAFT ENERGI AS120productionAlta krvStatkraft Energi AsReservedhydro