Rendal 2 — 114 MW Hydroelectric

Rendal 2 is a 114 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Norway, operated by an undisclosed entity. The plant utilizes water flow to generate electricity and contributes to Norway’s extensive hydroelectric capacity.

Rendal 2 ranks as the 81st largest hydro plant in Norway. With 114 MW, it represents 0.34% of Norway’s total hydro capacity of 33,795 MW. Norway has 376 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 33,795 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in Norway, Kvilldal at 1,444 MW, Rendal 2 is roughly one-twelfth the size.

Hydropower is a dominant energy source in Norway, accounting for approximately 95% of the country’s electricity generation. The geography of Norway, characterized by numerous rivers and high precipitation, supports the development of hydroelectric facilities. Rendal 2 is situated in the Innlandet region, approximately 200 km north of Oslo.