Hydro capacity accounted for 16.7% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,357GW. This is expected to contribute 12.6% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,555GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 2.51% is in Norway. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Norway, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Hemsil
The Hemsil is a 251MW hydro power project located in Akershus, Norway. It is being developed by E-CO Energi. The project is currently in partially active stage. The project is owned by E-CO Energi. Buy the profile here.
2. Jolstra
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Jolstra is a 62MW hydro power project in Vestland, Norway. Jolstra Kraft DA is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2024. The project is currently in under construction stage. It is owned by Sogn og Fjordane Energi; Sunnfjord Energy. Buy the profile here.
3. Lokjelsvatn Kraftverk
The 60MW Lokjelsvatn Kraftverk is located in Vestland, Norway. It is owned by Sunnhordland Kraftlag. The hydro project is currently in under construction stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2024. Sunnhordland Kraftlag is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Oyane
The Oyane is a 51MW hydro power project. It is planned in Vestland, Norway. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed by Norsk Hydro. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2027. Norsk Hydro is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Illvatn Pumped Storage Project
The 48MW hydro project, Illvatn Pumped Storage Project is expected to get commissioned by 2026. It is being developed by Norsk Hydro. The project is currently in permitting stage. Norsk Hydro is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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