Bjolvo is a 117 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Vestland, Norway. The plant generates electricity from water flow and is part of Norway's extensive hydroelectric infrastructure. It is one of the many facilities contributing to the country's renewable energy output. Bjolvo ranks as the 79th largest hydro plant in Norway. With a capacity of 117 MW, it represents 0.35% of the country's total hydro capacity of 33,795 MW. Norway has 376 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 33,795 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Kvilldal at 1,444 MW, Bjolvo is approximately 8.11% the size. Hydropower is the backbone of Norway's energy system, supplying around 95% of the country's electricity. The geographical features, including numerous rivers and high precipitation levels, make it ideal for hydroelectric generation. Bjolvo is situated approximately 200 km from Bergen in the western region of Norway.
26 years old
Norway, Europe
- 95. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #9,430 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,113 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.3% of the installed capacity of Norway
26 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Statkraft operates 264 plants totalling 31,061 MW
58 plants within 100 km, 8,250 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Bjolvo is a hydro power plant producing approximately 410 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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