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 MWConsumption
23 MWCases
3Active Concessions
Production
0 MWConsumption
0 MWCases
9Overview
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
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.
| Alta Havn | 18 | consumption | Alta tra | Alut As | Reserved | transport |
| Artic Core As | 5 | consumption | Sautso | Vissi AS | Reserved | datacenter |
| STATKRAFT ENERGI AS | 120 | production | Alta krv | Statkraft Energi As | Reserved | hydro |