Forsanvatn is an 11 MW hydro power plant in Norway, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #239 of 376 hydro plants in Norway, Forsanvatn's 11 MW represents 0.03% of Norway's total hydro capacity of 33,795 MW. The largest hydro plant in Norway is Kvilldal at 1,444 MW, making Forsanvatn 130.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kobbelv (352 MW, Hydro) and Rekvatn kraftverk (25 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the region of Nordland, approximately 150 km from Bodø.
11 years old
Norway, Europe
- 286. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #23,261 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,355 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Norway
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Statkraft operates 264 plants totalling 31,061 MW
18 plants within 100 km, 1,202 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Forsanvatn is a hydro power plant producing approximately 39 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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