Boden

Thanks to its location, the power plant could be built without the problems that plagued many other power plants along the Lule älv river, such as isolation, long distances and winter storms. Most of the construction workers lived in the nearby town of Boden, and at the peak of construction, 200 people were employed at the site.

As part of Vattenfall’s dam safety programme, safety at Boden hydro power plant was improved between 2006 and 2007. The dam was reinforced to enable it to cope with extreme water flows, which are likely to occur only once every 10,000 years. Amongst other things, the crest of the dam was raised by 1.8 metres.

The river Lule älv  

Hydro power is a reliable, safe and renewable source of energy. Today, around 40% of Sweden's total electricity needs are covered by hydro power. The river Lule älv, on which Boden is located, is the most important river for hydro power generation in Sweden.