🇳🇴 Norway's network operator Statnett has suspended orders for new data center network capacity until August 1, 2027, citing concerns about the stability of the power system.
The temporary restrictions cover:
- New network capacity orders for data centers.
- New applications for functional approval under FOS § 14.
— Direct connections to the 420 kV grid for large facilities with unusual consumption profiles.
The scope of the demand is significant:
— 800 MW capacity of the data center is already connected.
- 4,200 MW saved.
- 9,100 MW is in the application queue.
Norway's peak electricity consumption is just over 25,000 MW. Statnett says data centers can cause rapid power fluctuations and react differently to network disturbances, creating risks to system stability.
Connections and existing projects with approved functional requirements are exempt. Reserved capacity will not be reallocated to other customers.