High Voltage Heroes

A new power line is being built in Trøndelag, involving everything from blasting old lines to challenging helicopter lifts. Meanwhile, Storm "Floris" is battering the southwest coast of Norway, causing widespread damage to the power grid.

At the Grana power plant in Trøndelag, a rotor weighing over 100 tons is to be lowered into a stator, which requires great precision. The “line crew” is working in Rogaland, handling many different challenging assignments.

Storm “Amy” is raging and demanding a major effort from the energy line workers in Rogaland and Trøndelag. Kjell and Tor Henry are on the move again in Trondheim, and important work is being carried out on a generator at the Nore power plant in Numedal.

In Rogaland, Rune and his team will be performing live-line work—working under voltage—which requires full focus and strict safety procedures, because working while the power is still connected to the grid is very dangerous.

In Kolvereid, a switchboard panel and transformer need replacing — delivered by helicopter, boat and a six-wheeled all-terrain vehicle, as there is no road access to the substation. Meanwhile, the trash rack at Åsmulfoss power plant is in need of a thorough cleaning.

In Tyssedal, a pumping station high up in the mountains is due for maintenance, and sisters Veline and Rebekka must be flown in by helicopter to reach it. Elsewhere, Elen and Roger are tasked with surveying a dam.