Røldal-Suldal Power was a major hydropower development that began in Suldal in the 1960s. The facility consists of 16 dams, 9 power stations, and 12 generators, producing approximately 3.1 TWh annually. This is equivalent to the electricity consumption of 160,000 households in Norway. The development has helped put Suldal on the map as Norway's hydropower granary.
However, it is the design and architecture by architect Geir Grung in the 1960s during this development that makes the project unique. Today, at Nesflaten, one can visit the administration building ("The UFO") and the residences at "Kilen" – a functionalist expression that is truly unique for a small village in Western Norway.
The development also led to significant changes in life in the Suldalslågen river, and for the first time, the river went from being a natural river to a regulated one. Later, it was further impacted by the Ulla-Førre development.
In the video above, you can learn more about Røldal-Suldal Power.
