On the edge of a forest in northern Norway, an unusually handsome hydroelectric plant is generating a buzz

Ovre Forsland is a big departure from the hulking power stations that traditionally served our energy needs. It looks more like an elegant, custom‑built home from TV show Grand Designs.

Located in the Helgeland district in northern Norway, it’s a small hydroelectric power station capable of supplying 1,600 homes with power.

Hydropower will play a main role in renewable society in the future, so we want more attention on it

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