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Norway''s solar deployment rate slowed in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous two years, as the government introduced new regulations targeting medium-sized
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Clean energy sources in global power generation are on track to break new records over the 2025-2027 forecast period. Low-emission sources – renewables and nuclear – are expected to
U.S. energy storage installations grow 33% year-over
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WATCH: Solar Power in Norway: Where We Stand in 2025
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Cost Projections for Utility-Scale Battery Storage: 2023
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PV arrays at Gemini Solar + Storage. CATL provided the BESS containers and IHI Terrasun served as system integrator. The project was one of the largest to come online in the US last year. Image: Primergy. BESS
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Solar and Battery Storage Expected to Lead New
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Is Norsk Hydro planning a new pumped storage power plant?
In April 2020, the Norwegian Ministry of Energy granted Norsk Hydro a concession to develop the Illvatn pumped storage power plant. An application for a plan change is being processed by the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE).
Will Norsk Hydro build a 84 GWh pumped storage project?
(Photo: Narrativ/Hydro) Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian aluminum and renewable energy company, is planning a 84 GWh pumped storage project in Luster Municipality, Norway. The Illvatn project, with an estimated price tag of NOK1.2 billion (US$113 million), is expected to begin construction in 2025, targeting 2028 or 2029 for full operation.
What projects are under development in Norway?
Another project under development in Norway is a new power plant at Torolmen, in the Årdal municipality, with an estimated annual production of around 30 GWh. The total investment for this project could reach NOK290 million (US$27.4 million), with potential construction starting as early as 2027.
Is Yane a viable project in Norway?
The company noted that the profitability of the Øyane project is more challenging, and it is currently evaluating its viability. Another project under development in Norway is a new power plant at Torolmen, in the Årdal municipality, with an estimated annual production of around 30 GWh.
Will Norsk Hydro build Yane power plant?
Norsk Hydro is working to mature hydropower projects at several locations. In addition to the Illvatn project, Norsk Hydro was also granted a concession to build the Øyane power plant in the same watercourse. The company noted that the profitability of the Øyane project is more challenging, and it is currently evaluating its viability.
Is Norsk Hydro 'net-zero' loss of prioritized nature?
Our ambition for the project is ‘net-zero’ loss of prioritized nature,” says Kari Ekelund Thørud, executive vice president of hydro energy with Norsk Hydro. The power plant will pump water from Fivlemyrane reservoir, located 1018 meters above sea level (masl), to Illvatn reservoir, located at 1382 masl.