Abjora is a 103 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Norway. The facility generates electricity from hydropower and is part of the country's extensive renewable energy network. The operator of the plant is not specified. It ranks as the 88th largest hydro plant in Norway, which has a total of 376 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 33,795 MW. With 103 MW, Abjora represents 0.3% of the country's total hydro capacity. The largest hydro plant in Norway, Kvilldal, has a capacity of 1,444 MW, making Abjora approximately 7.1% the size of that facility. Hydropower is the dominant source of electricity in Norway, supplying around 95% of the total generation. The reliance on hydroelectric power aligns with Norway's commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. The facility is situated in the southeastern region of Norway, approximately 160 km from Oslo.
23 years old
Norway, Europe
- 106. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #9,880 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,258 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.26% of the installed capacity of Norway
23 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Statkraft operates 264 plants totalling 31,061 MW
39 plants within 100 km, 3,728 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Abjora is a hydro power plant producing approximately 361 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Norway- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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