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Norway

Ranked #2 of 244 countries worldwide

8
gCO2/kWh
Carbon Intensity
#2
of 244
Global Ranking
Excellent
 
Classification
98.5%
Renewables
Energy Share

Hosting in Norway

Norway is one of the best locations for green hosting in the world. Data centers benefit from cold climate for natural cooling and nearly 100% renewable electricity from hydropower. Major providers include Green Mountain and Basefarm.

Energy Mix

Norway generates almost all its electricity from hydropower (88%) and wind (8.5%). The country has virtually zero carbon emissions from electricity production, making it ideal for environmentally conscious hosting.

Energy Mix (2024)

Hydro 88.0%
Wind 8.5%
Solar 2.0%
Natural Gas 0.8%
Oil 0.2%
Total electricity generation: 154.0 TWh

Top Hosting Providers in Norway

100% hydroelectric powered data centers
Uses renewable energy
Carbon-neutral colocation in Nordics
Uses renewable energy
Data source: Ember Climate — Global Electricity Review 2024. Values in gCO2/kWh.
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