Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Statkraft to supply electromechanical equipment for the new Svean hydropower plant near Trondheim, Norway. The project aims to modernize the facility and improve energy efficiency.
Statkraft plans to build the updated plant alongside the existing facility, which has been operational since 1939. The upgrade will include three Francis turbine units, each capable of handling 26,000 liters of water per second and generating 12 MW of power. This will increase the plant’s maximum power output by about 10%.
“Aker Solutions is pleased to collaborate with Statkraft on modernizing the Svean hydropower system. This project aligns with our ambition of delivering more flexible complete electromechanical projects catered to the future needs of the power system,” said Jo Kjetil Krabbe, Executive Vice President for Power Solutions at Aker Solutions.
The current Svean plant produces around 120 GWh of electricity annually, enough to power about 6,000 homes. It operates more than 8,000 hours a year, contributing significantly to local green energy production.
Aker Solutions will supply key components for the project, including turbines, generators, control systems, cooling and drainage systems, high-voltage equipment, and transformer refurbishments. Installation is set to start in February 2026, with project completion expected by the end of 2027.
Earlier this week it was announced that Skanska has also been contracted to handle the construction of the new Svean hydropower plant, including building-related work such as tunnelling and the development of a new intake at Selbusjøen. Construction will begin this month and is scheduled for completion by December 2027.
