Nordelva at a Glance
Nordelva (NVE ID: 1780) is a hydropower plant located in Tromsø municipality, Troms county, in northern Norway [1][2][3]. The facility became operational on 31 December 2007 [4] and is classified as a Kraftverk (conventional hydropower plant) [2]. It operates within the NO4 electricity price zone, which covers northern Norway and is part of the Nordic power exchange system [5].
The plant draws water from the KYSTFELT (coastal) watershed system [6], a hydrological region that supplies multiple facilities across the region. This watershed classification is fundamental to understanding seasonal water availability and long-term production patterns for the facility.
Ownership and Concession Status
The primary concession holder for Nordelva is **OPTIK SPESIALBUTIKKEN I NORD Roald Skogvik** [7]. The facility operates under a granted concession status with pending elements as recorded by the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) [8].
For detailed information about the concession holder's portfolio, regulatory history, and other licensed facilities, visit the owner profile page.
Hydrological Context
Nordelva is fed by the **KYSTFELT watershed** [6], a coastal precipitation system in northern Norway. Understanding the hydrology of this catchment area is essential for assessing water availability, seasonal variation, and long-term production reliability. The watershed classification influences both operational patterns and investment risk assessment.
Detailed hydrological data—including annual runoff, seasonal distribution, and multi-year variability—are available to registered users in the HydroSec platform.
Regional and Grid Infrastructure
Location: Tromsø municipality, Troms county [2][3]
Electricity Zone: NO4 [5]
Grid Connection: The nearest Statnett transformer station (132 kV) is located approximately 0.88 km away [9], indicating strong grid proximity and favorable connection infrastructure for power evacuation.
Industrial Context: The nearest significant industrial area is Finnfjord (Skaland), approximately 51 km distant [10]. This distance is relevant for assessing potential power purchase agreements and local demand dynamics.
Datacenter Suitability Assessment
Nordelva receives a Grade A rating for datacenter infrastructure suitability [11], indicating strong potential for power-intensive computing applications. This assessment reflects:
- Proximity to grid infrastructure: The 0.88 km distance to a 132 kV transformer station provides reliable, high-capacity power evacuation [9]
- Stable hydropower supply: KYSTFELT watershed hydrology supports consistent baseload generation [6]
- Northern location: Favorable ambient cooling conditions reduce datacenter operational costs
- Concession stability: Granted status with pending elements [8]
The specific megawatt capacity, detailed technical specifications, and sub-component scores are available only to authenticated users within the HydroSec platform.
Facility Classification
Nordelva is classified as a **Kraftverk** (conventional hydropower plant) [2]. This category encompasses run-of-river and reservoir-based facilities that convert gravitational potential energy into electricity through turbine generators.
What Becomes Available After Login
The HydroSec platform provides registered users with access to:
- Technical specifications: Installed capacity (MW), average annual production, gross head, and turbine configuration
- Detailed hydrology: Multi-year runoff data, seasonal distribution, and drought/flood scenarios
- Financial modeling: Historical production, grid pricing exposure, and revenue patterns
- Infrastructure mapping: Precise coordinates, transmission line capacity, and substation details
- Ownership records: Full concession history, regulatory filings, and corporate structure
- Comparative analytics: Benchmarking against similar facilities in the region and across Norway
Risks and Limitations
Data Completeness: This page presents publicly available information from NVE and Statnett. Detailed technical and financial data require platform authentication.
Hydrological Variability: Hydropower production is inherently dependent on precipitation and runoff patterns, which fluctuate seasonally and across multi-year cycles. Historical production does not guarantee future output.
Regulatory Risk: Concession status is subject to Norwegian water law and energy regulations. Changes to environmental requirements, grid codes, or concession terms may affect operational parameters.
Market Risk: Electricity prices in the NO4 zone are determined by Nordic power exchange dynamics and are subject to volatility based on regional supply, demand, and interconnection flows.
Infrastructure Risk: Grid connection reliability depends on Statnett maintenance schedules and regional transmission capacity. Transformer station outages or line congestion may temporarily limit power evacuation.
No Guarantee of Returns: This page provides factual facility information only. It does not constitute investment advice, financial forecasting, or a guarantee of any return or performance metric.
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Data Sources: Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), Statnett AS, HydroSec Database [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]