Grid connection
Grid connection for data centres in Norway
Checked 11 October 2026: new transmission connections for large loads in parts of Norway are closed to new applications (operator’s term: midlertidig stopp i reservasjoner til fremtidig stort industriforbruk, in force since 22 April 2026). 4.2 GW of data-centre demand is reserved on the grid (October 2026).
Rules on new connections in Norway
Every rule in force that pauses, rations or conditions new connections, whole country first.
| Where | Voltage | Who | Status | Operator’s term | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway in parts | Transmission | Large loads | Paused | midlertidig stopp i reservasjoner til fremtidig stort industriforbruk | 22 Apr 2026Filed, checked 11 Oct 2026 |
Wait and demand
As published, with the month each figure refers to. Power in MVA is read as MW.
- 4.2 GW of data-centre demand is reserved on the grid (October 2026). Filed, checked 11 Oct 2026
Next date
- 10 Nov 2026No rule here has a future date on record. Our next check of Norway is due by this date.
Questions
Can a new data centre get a grid connection in Norway now?
New transmission connections for large loads in parts of Norway are closed to new applications (operator’s term: midlertidig stopp i reservasjoner til fremtidig stort industriforbruk, in force since 22 April 2026).
More on Norway
From the European grid connection tracker: rules and figures as the system operators and regulators publish them, each checked against the publication. Last check 11 October 2026.