Norway
power plants.
Norway has 309 operating power plants in the catalog, 35,295 MW in all. The catalog also marks 5 plants as Retired, with 469 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 82% of operating capacity (28,933 MW), with wind a distant second at 16.4%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Kvilldal Hydroelectric Plant (1,240 MW, recorded start year 1981).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Norway electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Norway
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Norway
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Norway get its electricity?
Across the 309 operating plants in the catalog, Norway's capacity is led by hydro at 82% (28,933 MW), then wind at 16.4% and natural gas at 1.5%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Norway?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Norway is Kvilldal Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 1,240 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1981.
How many power plants does Norway have?
The catalog tracks 309 operating power plants in Norway, with 35,295 MW in all. It also marks 5 plants as Retired, with 469 MW of capacity.
Can I see Norway's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Norway to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.