Norway data center power use quadruples since 2022, growth accelerating

Data centers consumed 2.26% of Norway's electricity in 2025, nearly four times the 2022 share, with 2026 consumption up 7.8% year-on-year through August. The report from Elhub identifies data centers, alongside transport electrification and petroleum, as key drivers of future demand growth. This signals sustained pressure on Norway's power grid and potential implications for regional electricity prices and energy policy.