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 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 Hafslund E-Co; E-CO Energi. The project is currently in partially active stage. The project is owned by E-CO Energi. Buy the profile here.
2. Lokjelsvatn Kraftverk
Lokjelsvatn Kraftverk is a 60MW hydro power project in Vestland, Norway. Sunnhordland Kraftlag 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 Sunnhordland Kraftlag. Buy the profile here.
3. Oyane
The 51MW Oyane is located in Vestland, Norway. It is owned by Norsk Hydro. The hydro project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2027. Norsk Hydro is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Illvatn Pumped Storage Project
The Illvatn Pumped Storage Project is a 48MW 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 2026. Norsk Hydro is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Osterbo
The 47MW hydro project, Osterbo is expected to get commissioned by 2024. It is being developed by Skanska Norge. The project is currently in under construction stage. Sogn og Fjordane Energi; Eviny Fornybar is the owner of the project.
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