Øverdal at a Glance
Øverdal is a [Kraftverk][1] (hydropower plant) located in [Åfjord municipality][2], [Trøndelag county][3], Norway. The facility has been in operation since [2012][4] and is registered with the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) under [plant ID 1667][5]. It operates within the [NO3 electricity price zone][6], which covers central and southern Trøndelag.
The plant draws water from the [Hofstadelva watershed][7], a hydrological system that defines its operational and environmental context. As an active concession holder, Øverdal represents a mature asset within Norway's distributed hydropower portfolio.
Ownership & Operator
[ØVERDAL KRAFTVERK AS][8] holds the primary concession for this facility. The operator manages day-to-day operations and maintains compliance with Norwegian energy regulations. For detailed information about the concession holder's portfolio, regulatory filings, and corporate structure, visit the [owner profile][8].
Hydrological Context
Øverdal draws its water supply from the [Hofstadelva watershed][7]. Understanding the catchment area and seasonal hydrology is essential for assessing operational patterns and long-term water availability. The Hofstadelva system's precipitation and runoff characteristics directly influence the plant's generation profile.
Detailed hydrological data—including gross head, catchment area, and historical inflow patterns—are available to registered users on the HydroSec platform.
Regional Location & Grid Connection
Municipality: Åfjord County: Trøndelag Electricity Price Zone: NO3 Concession Status: Active (NVE)
The plant is situated approximately [3.24 km from the Hofstad transformer station][9], the nearest Statnett grid connection point. The NO3 price zone reflects the plant's position in central Norway's power market, where wholesale electricity prices are set regionally.
The nearest industrial cluster is [Verdal Industripark][10], located approximately 66 km away, which provides context for potential industrial off-take or grid stability roles.
Data Center Suitability Assessment
Øverdal receives a Grade A rating for data center hosting potential on the HydroSec suitability scale. This assessment reflects:
- Operational maturity: In continuous operation since 2012
- Grid proximity: Direct connection to Statnett infrastructure
- Regional power stability: Position within NO3 zone with established market mechanisms
- Concession clarity: Active, unencumbered regulatory status
Specific capacity metrics, sub-scores, and detailed infrastructure assessments are available to registered users.
What You'll Access After Registration
HydroSec's full dataset for Øverdal includes:
- Technical specifications: Maximum capacity, average annual production, and gross head (not disclosed publicly)
- Hydrological detail: Catchment area, seasonal inflow patterns, and precipitation data
- Financial modeling: Historical generation data to support IRR and cash-flow analysis
- Site infrastructure: Detailed grid connection specifications, transformer capacity, and fiber availability
- Regulatory filings: Full concession documents and NVE compliance records
Risks and Limitations
Hydrological variability: Hydropower output depends on precipitation and runoff, which fluctuate seasonally and annually. Historical data does not guarantee future generation.
Regulatory changes: Norwegian energy policy, grid fees, and concession terms may change. Investors should monitor NVE and Statnett announcements.
Market exposure: Electricity prices in NO3 are subject to regional and European market dynamics, including renewable penetration and demand volatility.
Data completeness: Some technical and financial details are restricted to registered users and require verification with NVE and the concession holder.
Not investment advice: This profile is informational only. Any investment decision should be based on independent due diligence, legal review, and consultation with qualified advisors.