Linja
Linja AS is a regulated electricity distribution grid operator serving approximately 107,500 residential and commercial customers across 27 municipalities in Western Norway, operating 132 kV regional and 66 kV distribution networks under an NVE-granted concession.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2023
- HeadquartersÅlesund, Norway
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Linja does
Linja AS is a regulated electricity grid operator headquartered in Hovdebygda, Norway, with offices and field technician bases across Western Norway. The company owns and operates a regional distribution network at 132 kV and 66 kV spanning 27 municipalities from Sognefjorden to Romsdalsfjorden, and a distribution network across 20 municipalities from Askvoll to Ålesund. Its core product is the physical electricity grid — overhead lines, substations, indoor gas-insulated switching stations, and submarine and land cables — combined with digital customer-service tooling including the Mi side customer portal, the Linja mobile app, the Straumbrotskart (outage map), the Tilko platform for large connections above 1 MW, and the eLin chatbot. Following its 2023/2024 mergers with Mørenett and Tindra Nett and the July 2024 acquisition of 382 km of 132 kV grid from Statnett, Linja is the fourth-largest grid company in Norway by grid capital (NOK 6,250M), serving approximately 107,500 residential and business customers and delivering 2,935 GWh in 2025.
Linja earns revenue primarily through regulated network tariffs (capacity and energy components plus government fees) under NVE oversight, with additional streams from connection fees, construction power services, and a new reactive power tariff applicable from 1 January 2026 to customers consuming more than 100,000 kWh annually. Pricing is set by category and region and adjusted periodically, most recently with a ~17% reduction for southern customers and harmonization with northern rates following the Mørenett merger, alongside a reduction in the government consumption fee. Customer engagement channels include the customer service center, 24/7 fault line (05247), digital self-service tools, contractor-facing portals (Elsmart, Elsikkerhetsportalen), and proactive landowner outreach for grid development projects.
The company operates an extensive project pipeline to upgrade capacity, including the 132 kV connections Tomasgard-Bø, Haugen-Rjånes-Håheim-Hareidseidet, Bjørke-Ørsta, Leivdal-Navelsaker, and Surnadal, plus transformer stations at Ulstein, Bjørke, Florø, and Fortun. Capital expenditure was approximately NOK 441M in 2025 and approximately NOK 1,000M in 2024 (including the Statnett grid purchase), with planned annual investment of NOK 800-900M for the coming years, financed partly through a NOK 700M loan from the Nordic Investment Bank. Day-to-day operations include annual helicopter grid inspections, vegetation management (linjerydding), electrical safety inspections (DLE), and the contractor prequalification program.
Linja firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Linja
- Legal name
- Linja AS
- Website
- https://linja.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2023
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Linja AS is a regulated electricity distribution grid operator serving approximately 107,500 residential and commercial customers across 27 municipalities in Western Norway, operating 132 kV regional and 66 kV distribution networks under an NVE-granted concession.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Linja industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electric Utility Distribution
- NAICS
- Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control (221121)
- SIC
- Electric Services (4911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Electric Distribution System Owners (Wires-Only Companies) (EUADABAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- National & Regional TSOs (ISO/RTO/Grid Operators) (EUADAAAA), Medium-Voltage (MV) Distribution Substations & Switchgear (EUADACAB)
Keywords
Where Linja is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ålesund
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices15 records
Markets served
Linja business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Network tariff (nettleige): Linja's primary revenue comes from regulated network tariffs charged to all customers connected to its grid. The tariff consists of a capacity component (based on simultaneous power consumption), an energy component (based on total energy used), and government fees. Linja also receives reactive power tariffs from large customers (annual consumption above 100,000 kWh) as of 1 January 2026.
- Grid investment and regulated return: As a regulated grid company, Linja earns a regulated return on its grid capital base (approximately NOK 6,250 million). Revenue is subject to regulatory oversight by NVE (Norges vassdrags- og energidirektorat). One-off revenues of NOK 269 million related to the Mørenett-Linja merger contributed to 2025 results.
- Connection and prequalification fees: Fees for grid connection applications, construction power, and contractor prequalification services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Residential customers (South of Nordfjord) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Residential customers (North of Nordfjord and to Vigra) |
| Unit Pricing | Monthly | Apartment (14,000 kWh/year) |
| Unit Pricing | Monthly | Row house (20,000 kWh/year) |
| Unit Pricing | Monthly | Detached house (25,000 kWh/year) |
| Usage-based | Monthly | Large commercial customers (>100,000 kWh/year) - Reactive power tariff |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Linja product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Linja AS is a regulated Norwegian electricity grid company that owns and operates the 132 kV regional grid across 27 municipalities and the distribution network across 20 municipalities in Western Norway, from Sognefjorden to Romsdalsfjorden. The company transports power to approximately 107,500 homes and businesses, providing connection services, network tariffs, outage management, electrical safety inspections, construction power, and excavation notifications under a regional concession granted by NVE.
Product overview
Linja operates as a regional electricity grid company providing integrated power transmission and distribution services across Western Norway. The company offers a unified platform combining physical grid infrastructure management with digital customer services, including the Linja-appen mobile app for consumption monitoring, the Mi side customer portal, the Tilko platform for large connection cases, and the eLin chatbot for customer support. Core services span grid operations, outage management, electrical safety inspections, construction power, excavation notifications, and tariff management including the new Norgespris support scheme. Linja is the fourth-largest grid company in Norway, operating 132 kV regional network across 27 municipalities and distribution network across 20 municipalities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Electricity Grid Network (Straumnett) Operates and maintains the 132 kV regional electricity grid across 27 municipalities and the distribution network across 20 municipalities in Western Norway, delivering power from transmission grid to homes and businesses.
- Nettleige (Network Tariff) Regulated network usage fee comprising capacity charge, energy charge, and government taxes, covering grid losses and the cost of building, operating, and maintaining the power grid. Includes reactive power tariff for customers with annual consumption above 100,000 kWh.
- Linja-appen (Mobile App) Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling customers to monitor electricity consumption with multiple daily updates, track day and month maximum consumption, view network fees and invoices, receive smart saving tips, and access outage information maps.
- Mi side (Customer Portal) Online customer portal at kunde.linja.no providing account management, outage notifications, payment options, invoice viewing, and contact information updates for registered customers.
- Tilko Large Connection Platform National digital platform for handling larger grid connection cases exceeding 1 MW, including industrial facilities, data centers, battery storage, and large charging stations. Coordinates information across distribution, regional, and Statnett transmission grid levels.
- eLin Digital Chatbot AI-driven chatbot on the Linja website providing automated text-based answers to common customer questions about grid connections, moving procedures, and electrical safety. Chat history is retained for up to 90 days.
- Straumbrotskart (Outage Map) Interactive real-time map showing current and planned power outages across Linja's service area, enabling customers and the public to check the status of power supply interruptions.
- Byggestraum (Construction Power) Temporary power connection service for construction sites and provisional installations, allowing customers to order construction power cabinets and connection boxes for new building projects.
- Gravemelding (Excavation Notification) Service for contractors and property owners to submit mandatory excavation notifications before ground work near power lines, with a pre-qualification option for contractors to work near cables without Linja being present on-site.
- Eltryggleik (Electrical Safety) Electrical safety services including the annual Elsikkerhetsdag campaign offering customers a digital self-check of their electrical installation, and DLE (Det lokale Eltilsyn / Local Electrical Inspection) services for safety compliance in the region.
- Linjerydding (Line Clearing) Vegetation management and line clearing service to maintain safe distances between vegetation and power lines, preventing outages and fire hazards across the distribution and regional networks.
Quantifiable outcome
- Energy delivered to customers: 2,935 GWh in 2025 (up 35 GWh from prior year)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Linja
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Linja technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability2 records
Feature5 records
Linja partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ON Line (main contractor)coreON Line is the main contractor for the construction of the new 132 kV power line between Leivdal and Navelsaker, which started in October 2025 and is planned for completion by end of 2026.
- Prequalified Excavation and Construction Contractors (14 companies)minorLinja maintains a list of prequalified contractors authorized to work near power cables without Linja needing to be present on-site. Companies include: Aco, Aurvoll og Furesund, Blindheim Maskin og Transport, Bjørdal maskin Anlegg, Brekke og Kleppe, Busengdal, Giske Anlegg, Lindset Entreprenør, Mesta avdeling Hovdebygda, OK Entreprenør, Pon avdeling Ålesund, Stadheim Maskin, Sunnmøre Anlegg, and Volda maskin. Pre-qualified contractors must complete annual training and report deviations to Linja.
- StatnettcoreStatnett is Norway's transmission grid operator. Linja coordinates with Statnett on grid connections, capacity planning, and voltage upgrades. In the Surnadal project, Linja connects its 132 kV regional network to Statnett's expanded Surna station. Linja also purchased 382 km of 132 kV grid from Statnett effective 1 July 2024.
- Tussa EnergicoreTussa Energi is expanding its Bjørke power station, which triggers a need for increased transmission capacity from Bjørke to the regional network on Søre Sunnmøre. This drives Linja's project to build a new 132/22 kV transformer station at Bjørke and a new 132 kV line from Bjørke to Ørsta.
- NorconsultminorNorconsult provides engineering and planning services for Linja's grid development projects, including the 132 kV Florø project and landowner consultation meetings.
- ElsmartcoreElsmart is the external portal through which electricians and installers submit mandatory notifications of electrical work to Linja before execution. Covers installation types including new installations, overload protection changes, meter work, production units, and battery storage.
- Elbits (Tilko platform developer)coreTilko is a national digital platform for managing large grid connection applications (above 1 MW), developed by Elbits in close collaboration with grid companies across Norway and regulatory authorities. Linja has adopted Tilko as the standard for large connection requests.
- HelitransminorHelitrans conducts annual helicopter inspections of Linja's power grid (distribution and regional networks) to assess infrastructure condition and vegetation near power lines. Work is performed annually, weather permitting.
- Midtnorsk Helikopterservice ASminorMidtnorsk Helikopterservice AS performed helicopter inspections of Linja's grid in weeks 14-15 (March 2025) covering municipalities including Ålesund, Vestnes, Fjord, Stranda, Vanylven, Ørsta, Volda, Sande, Hareid, Ulstein, and Herøy.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Linja competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Linja social profiles
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Linja leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Linja funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Linja M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Linja
What does Linja do?
Linja AS is a regulated Norwegian electricity grid company that owns and operates the 132 kV regional grid across 27 municipalities and the distribution network across 20 municipalities in Western Norway, from Sognefjorden to Romsdalsfjorden. The company transports power to approximately 107,500 homes and businesses, providing connection services, network tariffs, outage management, electrical safety inspections, construction power, and excavation notifications under a regional concession granted by NVE.
Is Linja a public or private company?
Linja is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Linja founded?
Linja was founded in 2023. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Linja based?
Linja is headquartered in Ålesund, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Linja make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Network tariff (nettleige) is the primary driver. The others are grid investment and regulated return and connection and prequalification fees.
Does Linja have an API?
No public API is recorded for Linja.
What industry is Linja in?
Linja's product category is Electric Utility Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUADABAI, Electric Distribution System Owners (Wires-Only Companies), with a secondary code of EUADAAAA, National & Regional TSOs (ISO/RTO/Grid Operators). Its NAICS code is 221122 and its SIC code is 4911.