Meisal II at a Glance
Meisal II is an active hydropower plant [1] located in Molde municipality within Møre og Romsdal county [2][3]. The facility has been in operation since 1998 [4] and is classified as a Kraftverk (conventional hydropower station) [5]. It operates under the primary concession holder ISTAD KRAFT AS [6] and is registered with the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) under plant ID 766 [7].
Hydrological Context
Meisal II draws its water supply from the Meisalelva catchment system [8]. This hydrological connection is central to understanding the plant's operational profile and seasonal water availability. The Meisalelva watershed provides the natural resource base for power generation at this site.
Ownership & Concession
The facility is operated under an active concession from NVE [9] by ISTAD KRAFT AS [6], the primary concession holder. This legal framework ensures compliance with Norwegian hydropower regulations and environmental standards.
Regional Integration
Meisal II is situated in Møre og Romsdal county [2] and serves the NO3 electricity price zone [10]. This price zone designation reflects the plant's position within Norway's national power market structure and influences its revenue exposure to regional electricity pricing.
The nearest Statnett transformer station is located at Brandhol, approximately 4.39 km away [11]. The nearest industrial cluster is Sunndalsøra (Hydro), approximately 21 km distant [12].
Data Centre Suitability Assessment
HydroSec's assessment framework rates Meisal II as Grade A for data centre hosting potential [13], reflecting its technical infrastructure profile. However, detailed capacity metrics, sub-scores, and site-specific infrastructure specifications are available only to registered users.
What Becomes Available After Registration
HydroSec's full dataset for Meisal II includes:
- Installed capacity and production figures – maximum output, average annual production, and gross head
- Detailed hydrological analysis – seasonal flow patterns, precipitation data, and water availability trends
- Infrastructure mapping – precise grid connection details, distance to major substations, and network capacity
- Financial benchmarking – comparative metrics against similar plants in the region
- Sub-scores for data centre suitability – thermal, power density, and resilience ratings
These details are restricted to authenticated users to ensure data integrity and compliance with Norwegian energy regulations.
Risks and Limitations
Regulatory and Concession Risk: Hydropower operations depend on active NVE concessions, which may be subject to renewal, modification, or environmental conditions. Changes in Norwegian water management policy or environmental regulations could affect operational parameters.
Hydrological Variability: Power output from hydroelectric facilities is inherently dependent on precipitation and water availability in the catchment. Drought periods, climate variability, and upstream water management decisions can materially affect generation.
Market Price Exposure: The plant's revenue is exposed to electricity prices in the NO3 price zone. Wholesale power prices are volatile and influenced by regional supply, demand, and transmission constraints.
Infrastructure Dependencies: Grid connection reliability, transformer station capacity, and transmission network availability are external factors beyond the plant operator's direct control.
Data Limitations: This public profile presents only non-restricted information. Detailed technical, financial, and operational data are available exclusively to registered users and may contain material information relevant to investment decisions.
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