THE ENERGY MUNICIPALITY
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– unique locations for energydependent facilities
Skogane in Suldal
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Skogane in Suldal is a short distance from the power plant in Saurdal and in Kvilldal. This ensures stable access to energy.
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An attractive industrial area for energy-intensive industry
Large area. Short distance to stable energy-production.
Haugesund and Stavanger are our closest cities. The express ferry is a fast transportation line between Sand and Stavanger. Sand – Sola airport: 2,5 hours Sand – Haugesund airport: 1 hour and 50 minutes Express ferry from Sand to Stavanger: just short of 2 hours
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Saurdal power plant One of Statkraft’s power plants with a production of 952 GWh and effect of 640 MW. The power plant is located three kilometers from Skogane.
Foto: Jørgen Habbestad
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Western Corridor Leading up to 2021, Statkraft wants to upgrade the voltage from the Western Corridor, from the current 300 kilovolts to 420 kilovolts.
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Kvilldal power plant Kvilldal power plant, one of Statkraft’s power plants, is one of Norway’s largest plants measured in installed effect. The power plant has a production capacity of 3028 GWh and effect of 1240 MW. The power plant lies 3 kilometers from Skogane.
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North Sea Link Together with the British National Grid, Statnett is on their way to develop a power link between Norway and England. The power cable, North Sea Link, will connect the Nordic and British markets together, and provide opportunities for both sides of the cable. Foto: Jørgen Habbestad
The cable will start in Kvilldal. statnett.no
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Suldal •
Suldal is one of the big power plant-municipalities in Norway. The development started in the 1960s, when the rain catchment area for the lake, Suldalsvatnet, became subject to comprehensive regulations. First came Røldal-Suldal and later on, Ulla-Førre. Approximately 8 percent of the overall power production in Norway is performed in the municipality, where the Blåsjø lake is the largest reservoir.
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• Suldal is the host municipality for Topp Volley Norway.
Suldal is a part of Ryfylke and lies north-east in Rogaland. To the north, Suldal borders to Sauda, Etne and Odda, and to the east, to Vinje and Bykle. To the south it borders to Hjelmeland, and to the west towards Vindafjord. Across the fjord lies the municipalities of Finnøy and Tysvær. - Approximately 3900 people live here. 1300 of these live in the town center, Sand. - Suldal is, with its 1 736 km², the largest municipality in Rogaland seen in relation to the extent of the land.
Welcome to the energy municipality, Suldal.
• Suldal offers a diversity of experiences in relation to nature, culture, local food, and activities. •
The business community is versatile. Agriculture is main industry and provides a foundation for settlement in all parts of the municipality. Transportation, mining, fish farming, wood products and materials, commerce and service are other large industries.
• The municipality has a versatile service offer to people in all age groups. Kindergarten is available for everyone and the municipality has a decentralized school offer. • The regional community house for inner Ryfylke is in the town center, Sand. Also located here is the regional sports facility and Suldalshallen.
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