Oslo s first pumped storage power station

When was the first hydro power station built in Norway?

Norway’s first hydro-power station, built by the company Laugstol Brug near the small town of Skien, began operations in 1885 with dc generation equipment supplied by Heyerdahl & Company. In 1890, an early electric streetlight system was supplied from a local hydropower station in one of the world’s northern- most towns, Hammerfest.

How many pumped-storage power stations are there in Norway?

There is a limited num-ber of pumped-storage power stations in Norway. The pump-ing capacity is roughly 1.5 GW. The existing pumping sta-tions were built for seasonal operation (i.e., storage when the snow is melting as well as during spring floods and heavy raining periods, with production during peak load situations and the winter).

When did Oslo start generating electricity?

Oslo followed shortly afterwards, with electric street lighting and electric public rail transportation in the decade following 1890. In 1900, Hammeren power station in Maridalen outside Oslo was built to produce electricity to the city.

Why are pumped storage stations important?

Greater levels of intermittent renewables on energy systems around the world will make pumped storage all the more vital in helping to balance grids. Their mountainous locations also make pumped storage stations some of the most dramatic and interesting monuments in energy.

How much pump storage does Norway use?

The pump storage consumption in the country was 1,650, 1,031, and 1,262 GWh, respectively, in 2017, 2018, and 2019. The majority of the Norwegian hydropower stations is a reservoir type, with some run-of-river facilities. There are multiyear reservoirs that can store the normal inflow for more than one year.

What is the oldest power plant in Norway?

This is the oldest operating power plant in Norway today. At the opening of Hammeren, it was declared that Oslo was "secured power forever". Today, the annual production from Hammeren would cover the electricity consumption in Oslo for less than a day and a night.