Steinsfoss is a 125 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Norway. The facility generates electricity from river flow, contributing to Norway's renewable energy portfolio. It ranks as the 74th largest hydro plant in Norway. With 125 MW, it represents 0.37% 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, Steinsfoss is approximately 1/12th the size. Hydropower is the backbone of Norway's energy system, providing about 95% of the country's electricity. The Steinsfoss plant utilizes the abundant water resources in the region, aligning with Norway's commitment to renewable energy. It is situated in the southwestern part of the country, approximately 200 km from Stavanger.
57 years old
Norway, Europe
- 89. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #9,117 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,997 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.32% of the installed capacity of Norway
57 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Norsk Hydro operates 9 plants totalling 1,145 MW
34 plants within 100 km, 3,939 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Steinsfoss is a hydro power plant producing approximately 438 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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