# Norwegian electricity generation fell 8.4% in September

> Norway generated 10,577.9 GWh of electricity in September, down 8.4% year on year. Hydropower declined while wind and solar generation increased.

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- Published: 2026-10-21T00:44:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-21T00:44:02+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-09
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Statistics Norway’s monthly figures updated on 19 October put Norwegian electricity generation at 10,577.9 GWh in September. That was 8.4% below September 2025.

Hydropower supplied 9,220.9 GWh, or 87.2% of generation, and fell 9.8%. Wind power rose 2.8% to 1,141.2 GWh.

## Data

### Norwegian electricity generation, September 2026

In September, total generation fell 8.4% year on year; hydropower fell 9.8% and wind power rose 2.8%.

Methodology: Figures and comparisons are reproduced from the source release; no additional calculations were made.

| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total generation, year-on-year change | -8.4 |
| Hydropower generation, year-on-year change | -9.8 |
| Wind power generation, year-on-year change | 2.8 |

Sources: <https://www.ssb.no/en/energi-og-industri/energi/statistikk/elektrisitet> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/norway-electricity-generation-falls-september-2026/data/release-data?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/norway-electricity-generation-falls-september-2026/data/release-data?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Statistics Norway](<https://www.ssb.no/en/energi-og-industri/energi/statistikk/elektrisitet>) (Source checked: 2026-10-21; Published: 2026-10-19)

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