Kvanangen is a 64 MW hydro power plant in Norway. It is one of 376 hydro plants in the country, contributing to a total hydro capacity of 33,795 MW. Commissioned in 1991, it represents 0.19% of Norway's hydro capacity. Ranked #123 of 376 hydro plants in Norway, Kvanangen's 64 MW is a small fraction of the largest hydro plant, Kvilldal, which has a capacity of 1,444 MW, making Kvanangen 22.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Lassajavrre (9 MW, Hydro) and Langdalselva kraftverk (4.3 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the northern region of Norway, approximately 1,200 km from Oslo.
Norway, Europe
- 142. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #12,083 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,866 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.16% of the installed capacity of Norway
Statkraft operates 264 plants totalling 31,061 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 30 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Kvanangen is a hydro power plant producing approximately 224 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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