Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has sold several of its A30 Electric articulated haulers to LNS (Leonhard Nilsen & Sønner) for use at a Norwegian hydroelectric power plant. Four units have been delivered, and three more are scheduled to follow next month.
LNS, one of Norway’s largest contractors, will use the machines, on behalf of Hafslund Kraft, for the construction of the Hemsil 3 power plant in the Hallingdal region of Norway. The machines will be used in the construction of a 20-kilometer-long tunnel—their zero-emission operation makes them ideally suited for enclosed and sensitive working environments.
Steffen Solstrand Ludvigsen, Project Site Manager at LNS, said: “The project is a strong fit for this type of machine. We’ll be working in tunnels with blasting cycles, which allow time for charging between runs. That makes electric haulers particularly well suited to the work here.”
The project, expected to be completed in 2029, will increase annual energy production by around 110 GWh. Electric equipment such as the Volvo A30 Electric will play a key role in construction.
Lars Oust, Project Manager at Hafslund Kraft, said: “Hafslund has a strong environmental focus and takes a forward-leaning approach to electrifying construction operations on our projects. To succeed in the green transition, we need to adopt new technology and take the lead as a client, driving demand for this type of equipment. That’s why being the first in the world to use electric haulers is so important to us.”
Przemysla Wessel, an LNS operator, said: “It was a really special experience. It was smooth, comfortable, and easy to use—I truly enjoyed the first run. This feels like a step into the future.”
Source: Volvo Construction Equipment
