Norway Will Curb Power Exports If Home Supplies Are at Risk (2)

Norway maintained its right to cut power exports, but only if there is a real shortage of electricity at home.

The government on Friday presented its highly anticipated plan to control exports during a supply crisis. The proposal suggests a staged approach to protecting water resources, including requirements that hydropower producers implement strategies to ensure security of supply and the right for authorities to intervene if there are concerns about a shortfall.

Germany and the Netherlands rely on electricity from the Nordic nation, which is sometimes referred to as Europe’s green battery because of its vast and cheap hydro resources. ...