Svelgfoss is a 111 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Norway. It is part of the country's extensive network of hydro plants, contributing to Norway's renewable energy generation since its commissioning. The specific commissioning year is not provided. Svelgfoss ranks as the 83rd largest hydro plant in Norway, which has a total of 376 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 33,795 MW. This facility represents approximately 0.33% of Norway's total hydro capacity. Compared to Norway's largest hydro plant, Kvilldal at 1,444 MW, Svelgfoss is about one-seventh the size. Overall, Norway has 440 power plants generating a total of 39,683 MW. Hydropower is a dominant source of energy in Norway, accounting for around 95% of the country's electricity generation. The geographical features of Norway, with its numerous rivers and high rainfall, make it ideal for hydroelectric power. Svelgfoss is situated in the Telemark region, approximately 120 km southwest of Oslo.
76 years old
Norway, Europe
- 101. largest of 440 plants in Norway
- #9,589 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,170 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.28% of the installed capacity of Norway
76 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Norsk Hydro operates 9 plants totalling 1,145 MW
58 plants within 100 km, 3,499 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Svelgfoss is a hydro power plant producing approximately 389 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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