Gausbu is a 9 MW hydro power plant in Norway, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #250 of 376 hydro plants in Norway, Gausbu 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 Gausbu 160 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tokke (480 MW, Hydro), Brokke (443 MW, Hydro), and Vinje (375 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Telemark, approximately 150 km northwest of Oslo.
Norway, Europe
- 298. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #25,134 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,679 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of Norway
60 plants within 100 km, 9,158 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Gausbu is a hydro power plant producing approximately 32 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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