Facts about Agder Energi

Agder Energi AS is one of the largest energy groups in Norway in terms of hydroelectric power production.

Skjerka power station.

The vision of Agder Energi is to be the leading norwegian provider of environmentally friendly energy solutions.

The Group's operations include manufacturing, distribution and sale of energy, energy-related services, as well as the development and operation of fiber optical networks. Agder Energi has around 1 500 employees.

Broad range of activities These activites include production, distribution and sales of hydroelectric power and wind power, bioenergy, and district heating.

In addition Agder Energi carries out engineering consultancy services, installation services, metering and invoicing, finance and power management, as well as administrative services.

Agder Energi Group is a major industrial force in the region

The home market of the Agder Energi Group is primarily the southern region of Norway. However, the Group also supplies products and services nationally and internationally in some business areas.

Major industrial force in the Agder counties With more than 1,500 employees and with activities in both counties of Agder, the Agder Energi Group is a major industrial force in the region. The market company LOS has a considerable market share for power sales in the counties of Agder.

The production company has 31 own power stations in the watercourses in southern Norway.The distribution company has a licence for the region and manages more than 18,000 kilometres of line network in Agder.

The Group is undergoing a process of continuous industrial business development, moving from the traditional energy sector to being an industrial group, with customers throughout Norway.

Ownership structure Agder Energi AS is owned by Statkraft Regional Holding AS with an interest of 45.5 % and the 30 municipalities in Agder with a total interest of 54.5 %.

For further information, please refer to downloadable documents below.

Key figures (2008) Power production (mean): 7.7 TWh
Own power stations: 31
Retail customers: 185,000
Distribution network: 18,000 km
Network customers: 169,000
Employees: 1,500

English publications The publications to the right may be downloaded as pdf files.