Hovatn is a 55 MW hydro power plant in Norway, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #141 of 376 hydro plants in Norway, Hovatn's 55 MW represents 0.16% of Norway's total hydro capacity of 33,795 MW. The largest hydro plant in Norway is Kvilldal at 1,444 MW, making Hovatn 26.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Holen (460 MW, Hydro), Brokke (443 MW, Hydro), and Holen kraftverk (328 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Vest-Agder region, approximately 80 km from Kristiansand.
11 years old
Norway, Europe
- 163. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #12,712 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,062 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.14% of the installed capacity of Norway
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Statkraft operates 264 plants totalling 31,061 MW
61 plants within 100 km, 10,058 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Hovatn is a hydro power plant producing approximately 193 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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