Nord-Forså: Plant Overview
Nord-Forså is a hydropower plant [1] located in Troms county [2], within the municipality of Ibestad [3]. The facility has been in operation since November 2, 1957 [4], making it a long-established asset in Norway's hydropower infrastructure. The plant is connected to the NO4 electricity price zone [5], which serves northern Norway and influences revenue dynamics for market participants.
The facility operates within the Forselva water system [6], a key hydrological basin in the region. This watershed context is essential for understanding seasonal production patterns and long-term water availability—factors critical for asset managers evaluating hydropower investments.
Ownership & Operational Context
Nord-Forså is operated under concession by NORDKRAFT MAGASIN AS [7], the primary rights holder. The concession status with Norway's energy regulator (NVE) is currently active [8], confirming the plant's legal standing and operational authorization. Understanding the operator's portfolio and financial stability is important for investors assessing counterparty risk and operational continuity.
Hydrological Setting
The plant draws water from the Forselva watershed [9], a critical input for production forecasting. The catchment area and precipitation patterns in this system directly influence annual and seasonal generation volumes. Investors should review detailed hydrological data—available upon registration—to model long-term production scenarios and climate sensitivity.
Regional & Infrastructure Context
Location: Troms county, Ibestad municipality [10] Power Zone: NO4 [11] Nearest Grid Connection: DJOPVIK TRANSFORMATORSTASJON, approximately 3.33 km away [12] Nearest Industrial Zone: Finnfjord (Skaland), approximately 69 km away [13]
The proximity to grid infrastructure and distance from industrial clusters are relevant for understanding transmission costs and potential future industrial off-take opportunities.
Data Center Suitability Assessment
Nord-Forså receives a Grade A rating [14] for data center hosting suitability within the HydroSec assessment framework. This designation reflects favorable characteristics for power-intensive computing applications, though specific capacity thresholds are disclosed only to registered users.
The Grade A classification suggests the plant has technical and operational attributes aligned with modern data center requirements, including grid stability, power quality, and infrastructure proximity. However, detailed scoring components and exact capacity estimates require account access.
What's Available After Registration
The public profile above provides foundational information. Upon registration, users gain access to:
- Detailed Technical Specifications: Installed capacity, average annual production, gross head, and turbine configuration
- Financial Metrics: Historical production data, revenue estimates, and comparative benchmarking
- Hydrological Analysis: Catchment characteristics, precipitation patterns, and long-term water availability trends
- Infrastructure Details: Exact grid connection specifications, transformer capacity, and transmission pathway analysis
- Sub-Scores: Granular data center suitability components and operational resilience indicators
Related Facilities & Resources
Explore other Kraftverk-type installations in Norway, or view all hydropower assets on the interactive map.
Risks and Limitations
Regulatory Risk: Hydropower concessions in Norway are subject to renewal and modification by the NVE. Changes in environmental regulations, water rights, or grid requirements could affect operational parameters or profitability.
Hydrological Variability: Annual water inflow varies significantly based on precipitation and snowmelt patterns. Production in dry years may fall substantially below long-term averages, affecting revenue predictability.
Market Price Risk: Revenue depends on electricity prices in the NO4 zone, which fluctuate based on supply-demand dynamics, interconnection flows, and broader European energy markets. Price exposure is not hedged in this data presentation.
Grid & Infrastructure Risk: Transmission constraints, transformer capacity limitations, or maintenance requirements at DJOPVIK TRANSFORMATORSTASJON could temporarily reduce output or increase operational costs.
Data Limitations: This public profile excludes specific capacity figures, production estimates, and financial projections. Investment decisions should be based on complete technical due diligence available through registered access.
No Guarantee of Returns: Historical production and regulatory status do not guarantee future performance or investment returns. All hydropower investments carry operational, market, and regulatory risks.
This page provides factual information sourced from NVE registers and HydroSec's data infrastructure. It is not investment advice, and users should conduct independent analysis before making capital allocation decisions.