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Electricity sector in Norway
Summary
The electricity sector in Norway relies predominantly on hydroelectricity.
A significant share of the total electrical production is consumed by national industry.
Production and consumption
Average annual hydropower generation capacity in 2019 was around 131 TWh, about 95% of total electricity production.
Of the total production in 2011 of 128 TWh; 122 TWh was from hydroelectric plants, 4795 GWh was from thermal power, and 1283 GWh was wind generated. In the same year, the total consumption was 114 TWh. Hydro production can vary 60 TWh between years, depending on amount of precipitation, and the remaining hydro potential is about 34 TWh.
In 2016, the Norwegian government published a white paper regarding their future energy intentions through 2030. This announcement emphasized four main goals, which were improving security in the supply of their power, improving the efficiency of their renewables, making their energy more efficient, and more enviro
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