Plant Types — Norwegian Hydropower
Norway's hydropower fleet is built around three plant types: conventional hydropower, pumped-storage and dedicated pump stations. Each plays a different role in the grid — from base-load supply to peak balancing.
Kraftverk
Hydropower Plant
Conventional hydropower plant — uses falling water from a reservoir or river to drive turbines and produce electricity.
1,813
Plants
32,756
MW
136,610
GWh/yr
Pumpekraftverk
Pumped-Storage Plant
Pumped-storage plant — moves water between two reservoirs to balance the grid; generates when prices are high, pumps when prices are low.
9
Plants
1,344
MW
1,821
GWh/yr
Pumpe
Pump Station
Pump station — moves water between reservoirs without electricity production; supports adjacent hydropower assets.
33
Plants
-104
MW
-292
GWh/yr