Ulla-Førre, Hydroelectric complex in Suldal Municipality, Norway
Ulla-Førre is a hydroelectric complex in Suldal Municipality that generates power by channeling water from mountain sources through interconnected facilities. The system includes multiple power stations linked by underground tunnels and pipelines that work together to produce electricity from falling water.
The facility was designed in the 1970s and began operating in 1982 to expand Norway's power generation capacity. Its completion demonstrated engineering skill in constructing large-scale hydroelectric systems in challenging mountain terrain.
The complex reflects Norway's commitment to sustainable energy production, demonstrating the integration of industrial facilities within natural landscapes.
A visitor center explains how the facility operates and shows the role of water in energy production. You can view parts of the infrastructure from outside and explore the surrounding mountain landscape while learning about the system.
The Blåsjø reservoir, created for the complex and sitting above 1000 meters in elevation, ranks among Norway's largest artificial lakes. This high-altitude storage basin shows how the system uses mountain geography to its advantage.
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