World Power Plants

Ulstein Kraftverk1.2 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewableVerified: Feb 2026

Ulstein Kraftverk is a 1.2 MW hydro power plant in Norway, operated by Tussa since its commissioning in 1917. Ranked #355 of 376 hydro plants in Norway, it accounts for 0.0035% of Norway's total hydro capacity of 33,795 MW. The largest hydro plant in Norway is Kvilldal at 1,444 MW, making Ulstein Kraftverk 1,203 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Gjerdsvik (6 MW, Hydro) and Sørbrandal Kraftverk (0 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Møre og Romsdal, approximately 300 km northwest of Oslo.

Capacity
1.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1917

109 years old

Owner
Tussa
Location
62.3650°, 5.8465°

Norway, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 411. largest of 440 plants in Norway
  • #36,836 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #7,951 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

109 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

Tussa operates 1 plants totalling 1 MW

Regional density

18 plants within 100 km, 761 MW combined

Nearest plant: Gjerdsvik (18.2 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 62.364970, 5.846458
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Ulstein Kraftverk is a hydro power plant producing approximately 4 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

NorwayEnergy Profile

440
Total Plants
39.5 GW
Total Capacity
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