Solbergfoss Hydroelectric Power Station

Solbergfoss Hydroelectric Power Station (Norwegian: Solbergfoss kraftverk) is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station on the Glomma, in Indre Østfold municipality, Østfold county, Norway.

Solbergfoss Hydroelectric Power Station
Location of Solbergfoss Hydroelectric Power Station in Østfold
Solbergfoss Hydroelectric Power Station (Norway)
Official nameSolbergfoss kraftverk
LocationIndre Østfold, Norway
Coordinates59.637092°N 11.155221°E / 59.637092; 11.155221
PurposePower
StatusOperational
Construction beganI: 1913
II: 1979
Opening dateI: 1924
II: 1985
Owner(s)E-CO Energi, Statkraft
Operator(s)E-CO Energi
Dam and spillways
Type of damConcrete gravity dam
ImpoundsGlomma
Spillway typeOver the dam
Commission dateI: 1924
II: 1985
Hydraulic head21 m
TurbinesI: 13 Francis-type
II: 1 Kaplan-type
Installed capacityI: 108 MW
II: 100 MW
Annual generationI: 350 GWh
II: 550 GWh

Construction of the power station began in 1913. It was operational in 1924. Solbergfoss is owned by E-CO Energi (64,4%) and Statkraft (35,6%).

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