Norway

Aura — 352 MW Hydroelectric

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Aura is a 352 MW hydro power plant located in Norway. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
352 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2003

Year online

Owner
Statkraft

Operator

Location
62.66, 8.52

Coordinates

Insights

#22
largest in %s
#981
largest %s worldwide
#5,619
largest worldwide
2003
%d yrs newer than avg
264
operated by %s
19
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
352 MW
Commissioned
2003
Status
Operational
Owner
Statkraft
Country
Norway
Coordinates
62.665, 8.524

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
29,602 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2.4M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

6,435
cars / year
3,947
homes / year
1.3M
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

Aura is a prominent hydroelectric power generation facility situated in Norway, specifically at the coordinates 62.6646, 8.5244. This power plant boasts a capacity of 352 MW, highlighting its importance in the national energy landscape where hydropower is a dominant source of electricity. The facility, which utilizes advanced dam technology, effectively captures the energy of flowing water, converting it into reliable and sustainable electricity. As Norway is renowned for its commitment to renewable energy, Aura significantly contributes to the country’s efforts to maintain a low carbon footprint and enhance energy security. The operational context of Aura is particularly impactful, as it plays a critical role in supplying energy to the local grid, ensuring that the region has a consistent and dependable power supply. Given Norway’s rich water resources, Aura is ideally located to take advantage of the natural flow of rivers, thus maximizing its efficiency and output. The significance of this power plant extends beyond mere energy generation; it embodies Norway’s strategy for sustainable development and environmental conservation, making it a key player in the country’s energy policies.

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