Oyberget is a 109 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Norway. It contributes to the country's renewable energy generation, specifically in the hydroelectric sector. Oyberget ranks as the 84th largest hydro plant in Norway. With a capacity of 109 MW, it represents 0.32% of Norway's total hydro capacity of 33,795 MW. Norway has 376 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 33,795 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in Norway, Kvilldal at 1,444 MW, Oyberget is approximately one-seventh the size. Hydropower is a dominant source of energy in Norway, accounting for around 95% of the country's electricity generation. The geography of Norway, with its numerous rivers and waterfalls, supports extensive hydroelectric development. Oyberget is situated in the central region of Norway, approximately 150 km northwest of Oslo.
26 years old
Norway, Europe
- 102. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #9,693 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,199 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.28% of the installed capacity of Norway
26 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Statkraft operates 264 plants totalling 31,061 MW
37 plants within 100 km, 2,980 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Oyberget is a hydro power plant producing approximately 382 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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