Statnett is the system operator in the Norwegian energy system. Statnett is a state enterprise owned by the Norwegian state through the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
Our mission is securing power supply through operations, monitoring and preparedness, facilitating the realisation of Norway's climate objectives, and facilitating creation of value for our customers and the society in general.
Our values are long-term perspective, respect and community.
We have activities both in Norway and internationally, and want to cooperate with local and global suppliers who can contribute to a positive development for Statnett.
The Ten Year Network Development Plan 2020 (TYNDP 2020) calls for extensive investments in the power system in order to reach climate targets and safeguard the need for a secure power supply. The...
Work on the Western Corridor power line project in the southwest of Norway will be completed next autumn. Until then, there will be lengthy periods during which we will be unable to fully exploit t...
Statnett's long-term market analysis shows that Europe's power system is moving towards becoming emission free by 2050, largely with the help of solar power and wind power. Offshore wind will have ...
The four Nordic TSOs have started to prepare the Nordic Grid Development Perspective 2021. The report will communicate a Nordic view on the development of the Nordic power system and highlight...
Global energy, industry and financial leaders outline next decade priorities for a net-zero-carbon economya year before cop26, new report from Energy Transitions Commission highlights actions...
On Thursday 10 September, a fault occurred during testing of the NordLink interconnector. 1400MW was momentarily imported through the cable from Germany to Norway. This affected the frequency of th...
490 meters below sea level, Norwegian Statnett discovered the German cruiser "Karlsruhe", the warship that led the attack on Kristiansand during the invasion of Norway on April 9, 1940.
After serving 12 years, CEO Auke Lont of Statnett will step down. During his tenure, Statnett has carried out a significant investment program and modernized the national transmission grid. The Boa...
Statnett's interim report for the first half of 2020 shows that operations have been stable throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. National system and grid operations have been performing well and the...
The North Sea Link project is on schedule despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 720 km long interconnector will link the Norwegian and British markets and is now being installed in...
Statnett has received settlement for its first two green bonds, totaling NOK 3.6 billion. There is significant investor interest for green financing, and the bonds achieved very good terms. Green...
Both electric vehicles and large buildings can help to maintain the balance between the production and consumption of electrical power by responding automatically to grid balancing requests. This h...
