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The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a loan agreement of NOK 1 billion (approximately EUR 86 million) with Hafslund AS to finance three strategic investments in Norway: the rebuilding of the Braskereidfoss hydropower facilities, construction of the Skygard Data Centre in Oslo, and the upgrade of Aker Hospital’s heating system.
Construction is underway on a 20 MW data centre at Økern, Oslo, with completion of the first phase approaching. The data centre will enable the reuse of excess heat in the district heating system in Oslo.
Hafslund Celsio upgrades and integrates the hospital’s heating system into Oslo’s northern district heating network. The upgrade will decrease emissions and secure reliable thermal energy during peak demand.
Hafslund is Norway’s second largest renewable energy group with 81 power plants that together produce 21 TWh annually. Hafslund is also Norway’s largest district heating supplier, delivering 1.9 TWh of district heating to 400,000 people and businesses in Oslo. In addition, the group is involved in carbon capture and wind power, and has a 50 percent stake in Eidsiva Energi. Eidsiva Energi owns 100 percent of Elvia, Norway’s largest grid company.
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