Kaupanger is a 6 MW hydro power plant in Norway, operated since its commissioning. This facility is part of Norway's extensive hydroelectric network, which includes 376 plants with a total capacity of 33,795 MW. Ranked #273 of 376 hydro plants in Norway, Kaupanger's 6 MW represents 0.02% of the country's hydro capacity. The largest hydro plant in Norway is Kvilldal at 1,444 MW, making Kaupanger 240 times smaller. Nearby plants include Aurland5 (1,398 MW, Hydro), Jostedal (320 MW, Hydro), and Naddvik (118 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in Sogn og Fjordane, approximately 200 km northeast of Bergen.
Norway, Europe
- 324. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #27,330 worldwide by installed capacity
- #6,179 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of Norway
49 plants within 100 km, 7,998 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Kaupanger is a hydro power plant producing approximately 21 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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