Norway outdoor power supply has several series

Norway's electricity generation is based on almost 100 per cent renewable energy. In 2023, it was based on 89 per cent hydropower and 9 per cent wind power. At the beginning of 2023, the power supply in Norway had a total installed production capacity of 39 703 MW.

The Ministry of Energy has the overall responsibility for managing the power supply in Norway. The operative responsibility for the maintenance of the power supply is delegated to the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) in accordance with the Energy Act.

Hydropower accounts for most of the Norwegian power supply, and the resource base for production depends on the precipitation in a given year. This is a significant difference compared to the rest of Europe where security of supply is mainly secured through thermal power plants, with fuels available in the energy markets.

Norway has a cold climate, and a large part of its energy consumption is used for heating. The electricity grid enables electricity transport from producers to consumers, and connects Norway's power system to other countries' systems. The power market is an important tool for ensuring cost-efficient use of electricity resources.

In the beginning of 2023, the power supply in Norway had a total installed production capacity of 39 703 MW. In a normal year, the Norwegian power plants produce about 156 TWh. In 2021, Norway set a new production record with a total power production of 157.1 TWh.

Solar power had a total installed capacity of 299 MW, with over 90 per cent connected to the grid and primarily installed on rooftops for self-consumption (source: Electricity production - Norwegian Energy).