Mykstufoss is a 72 MW hydro power plant in Norway, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #113 of 376 hydro plants in Norway, Mykstufoss contributes 0.21% to the country's total hydro capacity of 33,795 MW. The largest hydro plant in Norway is Kvilldal at 1,444 MW, making Mykstufoss 20 times smaller. Nearby plants include Nore 1 (302 MW, Hydro), Uvdal 1 (150 MW, Hydro), and Gronvollfoss (40 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the region of Viken, approximately 90 km from Oslo.
41 years old
Norway, Europe
- 134. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #11,616 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,721 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.18% of the installed capacity of Norway
41 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Statkraft operates 264 plants totalling 31,061 MW
58 plants within 100 km, 4,624 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Mykstufoss is a hydro power plant producing approximately 252 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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