Lysvatn at a Glance
Lysvatn is a hydropower plant (Kraftverk) located in Meløy municipality, Nordland county, in northern Norway. The facility has been in operation since 1963 and is part of the Spilderelva water system. As a data-driven platform, HydroSec provides institutional investors, asset managers, and family offices with transparent, fact-based information about this asset and its operational context.
Facility Overview
Plant ID (NVE): 258 [0]
Plant Name: Lysvatn [1]
Facility Type: Kraftverk (hydropower plant) [2]
Location: Meløy municipality, Nordland county [3][4]
Commissioning Date: 16 March 1963 [7]
Lysvatn represents a mature, established hydropower asset with six decades of operational history. The plant is situated in a region with significant hydroelectric infrastructure and is integrated into Norway's national power grid through the NO4 electricity price zone [5].
Ownership and Concession
The primary concession holder for Lysvatn is **LYSVATN AS** [6]. This entity holds the legal rights and operational responsibility for the facility under Norwegian hydropower concession law (NVE—Norges Vassdrags- og Energidirektorat).
The concession status with NVE is recorded as unrecorded [8], which is a standard classification in the Norwegian hydropower registry.
Hydrological Context
Lysvatn draws water from the **Spilderelva water system** [9], which forms the catchment area (nedbørsfelt) for this facility. Understanding the hydrological characteristics of the Spilderelva system is essential for assessing seasonal production patterns, water availability, and long-term yield stability.
Regional Integration
Electricity Price Zone: NO4 [5]
Grid Connection: The nearest Statnett transformer station is approximately 7.56 km away, operating at 132 kV [10]. This proximity to grid infrastructure is a key factor in operational efficiency and grid integration.
Industrial Context: Glomfjord Industripark is located approximately 8 km from the facility [11], reflecting the broader industrial and energy infrastructure in the region.
Data Center Suitability Assessment
HydroSec assigns Lysvatn a Data Center Suitability Grade: A [12], with a maximum estimated data center capacity of approximately 1 MW. This rating reflects the facility's technical characteristics and infrastructure alignment with modern computational facility requirements.
A Grade A designation indicates strong suitability for data center applications, subject to detailed technical and grid feasibility studies. This assessment is qualitative and based on standardized HydroSec evaluation criteria.
What Requires Login to Access
To protect commercially sensitive information and comply with Norwegian data regulations, the following detailed metrics are available only to registered users:
- Precise installed capacity (MaksYtelse) and average annual production (MidProd)
- Gross head (BruttoFallhoyde) and other hydrological specifications
- Sub-scores within the data center suitability assessment
- Detailed site infrastructure maps and grid connection specifications
- Historical production data and seasonal variability analysis
These data points are essential for institutional investment due diligence and are provided through HydroSec's secure, authenticated platform.
Risks and Limitations
Data Completeness: While HydroSec aggregates data from NVE and Statnett, some historical or real-time operational metrics may not be publicly available or may be subject to update delays.
Regulatory Changes: Norwegian hydropower concessions are subject to periodic review and potential modification under national energy policy. Investors should monitor NVE announcements and regulatory developments.
Hydrological Variability: Hydropower output is inherently dependent on precipitation and water availability, which fluctuate seasonally and annually. Historical production is not a guarantee of future performance.
Grid Access: While proximity to Statnett infrastructure is favorable, grid connection capacity, maintenance schedules, and curtailment policies may affect operational availability.
Investment Considerations: This page provides factual, technical information only. It does not constitute investment advice, financial guidance, or a recommendation to invest. Prospective investors must conduct independent due diligence, including legal review of concession terms, hydrological assessments, and tax implications with qualified advisors.
Data Accuracy: HydroSec sources data from official Norwegian registers (NVE, Statnett). While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, users should verify critical information independently before making investment decisions.