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Norsk Hydro makes final investment to build the Illvatn pumped storage power plant in Norway - its largest hydropower investment in 20 years.
Norsk Hydro has approved the construction of the Illvatn pumped-storage project in Luster, western Norway, the company's largest hydropower development in more than 20 years, which will add 107 GWh of annual storage. The system will add around 107 GWh of annual energy production and increase flexibility at Hydro's Fortun power operations.
Norsk Hydro has approved construction of the Illvatn pumped storage power plant in Luster Municipality, marking its largest hydropower investment in more than 20 years. Work is set to begin this mornth, with operations planned for 2030. The plant will add 107GWh of annual renewable generation dedicated to Norsk Hydro's aluminium production.
Home » Energy » Hydropower » Norsk Hydro Makes Decision on 2.5 Bn Illvatn Hydropower Plant in Norway, its Largest in 20 Years Norsk Hydro has made its final investment decision to build the Illvatn pumped storage power plant in Luster, Norway, marking its largest hydropower investment in more than 20 years.
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Hydro has made the final investment decision for its largest hydropower development in over 20 years. Construction of the Illvatn pumped storage power plant in the Luster Municipality will
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Norsk Hydro makes final investment to build the Illvatn pumped storage power plant in Norway - its largest hydropower investment in 20 years.
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