Hydropower · Norway

Vamma hydroelectric plant

Vamma hydroelectric plant is a 344 MW hydropower plant located in Norway. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 1915.

344 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
1915Start year
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Overview

GEM tracks 2 units or phases at this site (operating 344 MW, planned 22 MW).

Technology: run-of-river.

Ownership: Hafslund Eco.

Why it matters

  • The 14th-largest hydropower plant in Norway by capacity (of 237 operating hydropower facilities tracked).
  • Provides about 1.2% of Norway's operating hydropower capacity and roughly 1% of all operating power capacity in the country in the dataset.
  • Hydropower provides renewable electricity and, where reservoirs exist, dispatchable output and storage that help stabilise the grid; output varies with rainfall and river flows.

Units and phases

Unit / phaseCapacityStatusTechnologyStartRetired
— 344 MW Operating run-of-river 1915
— 22 MW Pre-construction run-of-river 2028

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Vamma hydroelectric plant?

Vamma hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 344 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Vamma hydroelectric plant?

Hafslund Eco.

Where is Vamma hydroelectric plant located?

It is located in Norway. Approximate coordinates: 59.5418, 11.1706.

When did Vamma hydroelectric plant start operating?

Start year: 1915. Current status: Operating.

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