Editing Sirdal (section)

==Economy==
[[File:ValevatnValevatn.jpg|thumb|right|View of the lake [[Valevatn]]]]
[[File:Dorgefoss, Sirdal - no-nb digifoto 20160225 00118 NB MIT FNR 05900.jpg|thumb|right|View of the Dorgefoss waterfall in Sirdal, circa 1948]]
The main source of income for Sirdal is the [[:no:Sira-Kvina Kraftselskap|Sira-Kvina Power Company]] which gets its power from the big [[Sira (river)|Sira]] and [[Kvina]] rivers. The [[waterfall]]s on the river [[Sira (river)|Sira]] are utilized in four power stations owned by Sira-Kvina power company. The company also owns three power stations in the [[Kvina]] river system, hence the company's name. Total annual production is {{convert|6000|GWh}}, total installation is {{convert|1760|MW}}. The largest power station, [[Tonstad Hydroelectric Power Station]], was inaugurated in 1968, with two units, each producing {{convert|160|MW}}. The power station has now 4 units, each 160 MW, and one unit at {{convert|320|MW}}, giving a total output of {{convert|960|MW}}. Total annual production in this station is approximately {{convert|4000|GWh}}, which makes Tonstad the largest power station in [[Norway]] in terms of production. Sira-Kvina power company applied in 2007 for concession to expand the power station with two new units (reversible turbines), each containing {{convert|480|MW}}, and the concession is pending.<ref name="south" />

The number of [[wind turbine]]s is 51; in 2024, a political process for more wind turbines, was ended by a municipal council vote.<ref>https://www.nrk.no/sorlandet/kommunen-sier-nei-til-vindturbiner_-__ingen-lett-avgjorelse-1.17107052. NRK.no. Retrieved 2024-11-01</ref>

[[Tourism]] is also an important source of income for the Sirdal economy, taking advantage of the extensive mountains, mountainous plateaus, lakes, and great views. There are multiple alpine resorts and hotels in the valley, as well as cottages and camping spots. Winter activities include six [[ski resort]]s for winter enjoyment. Downhill ski areas include Tjørhomfjellet, [[Bjørnestad]] Ski Centre, [[Ålsheia]] Ski Centre, Fidjeland Ski Centre, and Ådneram Ski lift. [[Cross-country skiing|Cross-country skiers]] can enjoy dozens of trails over spectacular terrain. Summer activities include [[hiking]], [[Equestrianism|horseback riding]], and river [[rafting]].<ref name="south">{{Cite book |last=Stagg |first=Frank Noel |title=South Norway |publisher=George Allen & Unwin, Ltd. |year=1958}}</ref>