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Flatenfoss Hydropower Plant

Flatenfoss is situated between Nelaug and Bøylefoss in Nidelva (the Arendal river).  The power plant came in to operation in 1927.

Flatenfoss is situated between Nelaug and Bøylefoss in Nidelva (the Arendal river). The power plant came in to operation in 1927.

Flatenfoss 2
Flatenfoss 2 was commissioned in 1981. The station has a horizontal Kaplan turbine.

  • Intake: Nidelva river
  • Height of fall: 10 m
  • Generator: 1 set
  • Nominal water flow: 60 m3/s
  • Installed capacity: 5.5MW
  • Average annual production: 35 GWh

Flatenfoss 3
Flatenfoss 3 came in to operation in 2009, replacing the earlier power plant Flatenfoss 1. The plant has a vertical Kaplan turbine.

  • Intake: Nidelva river
  • Height of fall: 10 m
  • Generator: 1 set
  • Nominal water flow: 80 m3/s
  • Installed Capacity: 7.1MW
  • Average annual production: 45 GWh

Investments

Arendals Fossekompani, AFK, is a green-tech investment company that owns energy- and technology-related companies which enable the transition to a green economy. AFK is also a producer of hydropower, a property developer and a financial investor.

Alytic

Alytic develops data-driven companies. Capitalizing on the experience from transforming similar businesses, Alytic will serve as a new growth arena for AFK.
Cogen Energia

Cogen Energia builds and operates cogeneration power plants for higher energy efficiency, reduced CO2-emissions and increased competitiveness.
EFD Induction

EFD Induction delivers advanced green power technology based on induction technology throughout the world.
NSSLGlobal

NSSLGlobal is an independent provider of satellite communications and IT support that delivers high-quality voice and data services across the globe.
Tekna

Tekna is a globally leading supplier of materials for 3D printing in the aerospace, medical and automotive sectors. Tekna's advanced nanomaterials are set to make an impact in electronics and batteries industries.
Volue

Volue is an international provider of business-critical software and technology services for power generation, power transmission and distribution, and infrastructure.
Bøylefoss Hydropower Plant

For more than 100 years, Bøylefoss Hydropower Plant has delivered electric power to the industry and households.

Flatenfoss Hydropower Plant

Flatenfoss is situated between Nelaug and Bøylefoss in Nidelva (the Arendal river).  The power plant came in to operation in 1927.
Kilandsfoss (PROJECT)

Kilandsfoss kraftverk AS has a consession to utilize the height of fall between Flatenfoss and Bøylefoss  in Nidelva.
Glomsdam (PROJECT)

Glomsdam hydropower plant is under planning in Glomsdam at the outlet of Fyresvatn in Telemark.
Norselab

Norselab is Norway’s leading co-founder for meaningful technology startups.
NorSun

NorSun manufactures and markets high performance products for the global solar energy industry.
Financial Investments

AFK has several financial investments in listed and unlisted securities.
Gullknapp Aerial Center

AFK is the principal owner of Gullknapp Aerial Center, a test and competence center for drones, education of pilots and an airport.
Vindholmen Eiendom (Bryggebyen)

At Vindholmen, three kilometers outside Arendal city center, Arendals Fossekompani converts an old maritime business area into a new living district.
Steinodden Eiendom

Steinodden Eiendom AS in Kilsund in Arendal is a 8000 square meters property in a sunny location by the sea.
Bedriftsveien 17

The industrial building in Arendal is the headquarters of Scanmatic.