Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 2.43% is in Norway. Listed below are the five largest active 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. Kvilldal
The Kvilldal is a 1,240MW hydro power project located in Rogaland, Norway. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 1981. Statkraft; Skagerak Energi; Sunnhordland Kraftlag; Lyse; Agder Energi own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Tonstad
The 960MW Tonstad hydro power project is located in Agder, Norway. It was commissioned in 1988. The project is owned by Statkraft; Lyse Produksjon; Agder Energi. Buy the profile here.
3. Aurland I
The Aurland I is a 840MW hydro project. Statkraft; E-CO Energi owns the project. It was commissioned in 1983. The project was developed by E-CO Energi. It is located in Vestland, Norway. Buy the profile here.
4. Saurdal
The Saurdal hydro project with a capacity of 640MW came online in 1985. Statkraft; Skagerak Energi; Sunnhordland Kraftlag; Lyse; Agder Energi have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Rogaland, Norway. Buy the profile here.
5. Sysima
The Sysima has been operating since 1980. The 630MW hydro project is located in Vestland, Norway. Statkraft; Sunnhordland Kraftlag; Eviny have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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