Hanefoss is a 42 MW hydro power plant in Norway, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #162 of 376 hydro plants in Norway, Hanefoss's 42 MW represents 0.12% of Norway's total hydro capacity of 33,795 MW. The largest hydro plant in Norway is Kvilldal at 1,444 MW, making Hanefoss 34.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Steinsfoss (125 MW, Hydro) and Boylefoss (102 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the region of Vestfold, approximately 90 km south of Oslo.
Norway, Europe
- 200. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #14,931 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,404 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.11% of the installed capacity of Norway
34 plants within 100 km, 2,242 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Hanefoss is a hydro power plant producing approximately 147 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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