Sværa: Plant Overview
Sværa (NVE ID: 871) is a kraftverk—a hydropower generation facility—located in Luster municipality within Vestland county, Norway. The plant has been in operation since 31 December 2002, making it a mature facility with over two decades of operating history [1]. It draws water from the Mørkrisvassdraget water system, integrating into one of Norway's distributed hydropower networks [2].
Regional and Grid Context
Sværa operates within the NO5 electricity price zone [3], which is part of the Nordic spot market structure. The plant's location in Luster positions it within Vestland, a region with established hydropower infrastructure. Grid connectivity is supported by a Statnett transformer station approximately 5.52 km away, operating at 300 kV [4], indicating reasonable grid connectivity for a facility of this type.
The nearest industrial area is Årdal (Hydro), located approximately 30 km from the plant [5], reflecting the regional industrial and energy landscape in which Sværa operates.
Hydrological System
Sværa is part of the Mørkrisvassdraget water system [2], a major Norwegian catchment area. The plant's water supply and operational characteristics are determined by the hydrology of this system. Detailed hydrological data—including precipitation patterns, runoff characteristics, and seasonal flow variability—are available upon registration in the HydroSec platform.
Data Center Suitability Assessment
HydroSec rates Sværa with a Grade A data center suitability score [6]. This assessment reflects the plant's operational maturity, grid connectivity, and infrastructure profile. However, specific capacity thresholds and detailed sub-scores are available only to registered users of the HydroSec platform.
Ownership and Concession
The primary concessionaire for Sværa is currently not publicly recorded in the available data [7]. Concession status with the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) is listed as unrecorded [8]. For detailed ownership and operational responsibility information, please contact NVE directly or register with HydroSec for access to extended operator records.
What Becomes Available After Registration
Upon creating a HydroSec account, you gain access to:
- Detailed capacity metrics (maximum output, average production, gross head)
- Hydrological profiles (precipitation, runoff, seasonal patterns)
- Infrastructure mapping (exact grid connections, transmission distances)
- Sub-scores for data center suitability across thermal, network, and operational dimensions
- Ownership and concession records (where publicly available)
- Historical performance data and operational trends
Risks and Limitations
Data Completeness: Ownership and concession information for Sværa is not fully recorded in public NVE registers. Investors should verify current operational responsibility through official channels.
Hydrological Variability: Hydropower output depends on precipitation and runoff, which vary seasonally and annually. Historical data does not guarantee future performance.
Regulatory Risk: Norwegian hydropower is subject to concession renewal, environmental regulations, and grid policy changes. These factors can affect operational permissions and revenue exposure.
Grid and Market Risk: Electricity price zones and grid tariffs are set by Statnett and Nord Pool and are subject to change. The NO5 zone designation affects revenue exposure to spot prices and grid costs.
Data Limitations: Specific technical specifications (capacity, head, production) are gated behind registration. This page provides structural and locational context only.
No Guarantee of Returns: This page is informational and does not constitute investment advice, tax guidance, or a guarantee of any financial return.
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Sources: Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) Hydropower Plant Registry; Statnett Grid Infrastructure Database.