Hydropower
Statkraft has more than a 100 years experience with hydropower, and is the largest producer of electricity from hydro power in Europe. The majority of the Statkraft Group’s energy production is generated through hydropower.
Production takes place in 233 hydropower plants – 141 in Norway, 59 in Sweden, 11 in Germany, four in Finland, three in the United Kingdom, and 15 outside Europa. Statkraft is involved in other hydropower projects in the Nordic region and Southeast Europe. We are developing new production capacity in selected countries in South America and Asia through the company SN Power, in which Statkraft has a 60% shareholding.
Hydropower is renewable, clean, reliable, flexible and produces cheap energy for generation after generation.
News on hydropower
New power - ancient history
Today tranquil fishing waters surround the Laholm power plant. In the past, the area saw far more dramatic events.
Taking up the French challenge
In September, Statkraft opened its French office in Lyon, signalling the start of our activities in France. Up to the year 2030, many of the hydropower concessions in France are to be put out to tender, and Statkraft has ambitious plans.
