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Small hydropower potential, already linked to every property.
Mapped potential for small hydropower plants, with the intake point and waterway for each project and the estimated development cost. Shows where hydropower can be developed, not what has been built.
What the dataset contains
Small hydropower potential in Placepoint
Mapped potential for small hydropower plants, with the intake point and waterway for each project and the estimated development cost. Shows where hydropower can be developed, not what has been built. Source: Norges vassdrags- og energidirektorat (NVE). Part of the Energy map layers in Placepoint.
This text is based on the dataset documentation, synced 16 October 2026.
What it looks like
Small hydropower potential on the map
The dataset is part of the Energy map layers. You can find the screenshot, sublayers and what a click on the map shows under Small hydropower potential.
Update frequency: When the source changes. Last updated 9 September 2026
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About the datasetHow often is Small hydropower potential updated?
When the source changes. The frequency follows the source and is shown on the dataset in Placepoint.
Where does the data come from?
From Norges vassdrags- og energidirektorat. We collect and quality-check the data, then link it to the right property, with source and date on every field.
How do I see Small hydropower potential on a property?
Look up the address in Fusion and turn on the Energy map layer. The dataset is there as a separate layer, and the details appear in the property panel when you click on the map.
Can I get the dataset programmatically?
Yes. The same data is available in Placepoint API and in Placepoint AI through MCP, so you can bring it into your own systems and agents.
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