Statkraft upgrades renewable power generation in Norway
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
(Oslo, 18 March 2010) Statkraft has decided to spend more than NOK 1 billion
upgrading hydropower facilities. In western Norway, the new power plants
Eiriksdal and Makkoren will replace older facilities, while Nedre Røssåga power
plant in northern Norway will be modernised.
"These investments will result in more renewable energy, increased security of
supply and significant local, regional and national value creation," says Tron
Engebrethsen, Senior Vice President at Statkraft.
Eiriksdal and Makkoren power plants in western Norway will produce around 330
GWh. The development also involves a number of environmental improvements in the
area. These include increased water flow in the river below the power plants,
and replacing older power cables with buried cables. The new power plants will
be constructed underground. The development is estimated to cost NOK 700
million, and represents substantial opportunities for the local and regional
business community.
The upgrade of the Nedre Røssåga in northern Norway is the first stage of a
major modernisation of the Røssåga facilities. Three of the units will be
upgraded first, followed by modernisation or replacement of the support and
control systems. This will cost an estimated NOK 400 million. Statkraft is also
considering an upgrade of the three other units in the power station, or
building a new parallel power station to replace them.
Statkraft owns a total of 149 hydropower plants in Norway. The oldest was
constructed in the 1920s, while the majority have been in operation since the
1950s and 60s. The facilities have undergone extensive maintenance investments
over the years, and Statkraft spends around NOK 1 billion annually on
maintenance. In addition, significant investments are made in upgrades and
expansion of the facilities.
Statkraft is Europe's largest renewable energy company. The Group develops and
generates hydropower, wind power, gas power and district heating, and is a major
player on the European power exchanges. Statkraft also develops marine energy,
osmotic power solar power, and other innovative energy solutions. In 2009
Statkraft posted gross operating revenues of EUR 2.9 billion. The group employs
3,400 staff in more than 20 countries.
For more information, please contact:
Spokesperson Knut Fjerdingstad, mobile +47 901 86 310
www.statkraft.no
Photographs can be downloaded here:
K2 power station in Høyanger (to be replaced by Eiriksdal power plant):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44290727(at)N07/4438004404/
Nedre Røssåga power station:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44290727(at)N07/4437228763/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44290727(at)N07/4437228619/
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Datum: 18.03.2010 - 07:01 Uhr
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