Aroy is a 108 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Norway. It is part of the country's extensive network of renewable energy facilities. The plant generates electricity by harnessing the energy of flowing water. Aroy ranks as the 85th largest hydro plant in Norway. With a capacity of 108 MW, it accounts for 0.32% of Norway's total hydro capacity of 33,795 MW. Norway operates 376 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 33,795 MW. In comparison, the largest hydro plant, Kvilldal at 1,444 MW, is approximately thirteen times larger than Aroy. Hydropower is the backbone of Norway's energy system, supplying nearly all the country's electricity needs. The country's mountainous terrain and abundant water resources make it ideal for hydroelectric power generation. Aroy is situated approximately 250 km northwest of Oslo in the Sogn og Fjordane region.
16 years old
Norway, Europe
- 103. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #9,709 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,204 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.27% of the installed capacity of Norway
16 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Statkraft operates 264 plants totalling 31,061 MW
47 plants within 100 km, 7,465 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Aroy is a hydro power plant producing approximately 378 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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