Hofsfoss is a 32 MW hydro power plant in Norway. It is one of 376 hydro plants in the country, contributing to the national energy supply. Ranked #186 of 376 hydro plants in Norway, Hofsfoss accounts for 0.09% of Norway's total hydro capacity of 33,795 MW. The largest hydro plant in Norway is Kvilldal at 1,444 MW, making Hofsfoss 45 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kaggefoss (101 MW, Hydro), Embrets3 (78 MW, Hydro), and Ramfoss (39 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Viken County, approximately 50 km northwest of Oslo.
25 years old
Norway, Europe
- 230. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #16,178 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,742 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of Norway
25 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Statkraft operates 264 plants totalling 31,061 MW
44 plants within 100 km, 2,731 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Hofsfoss is a hydro power plant producing approximately 112 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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