Fingrid has made an investment decision concerning construction of the 400 kV Forest Line through Finland. The transmission line will run from Petäjävesi to Muhos and strengthen electricity transmission connections in the north-south direction.
The main grid is growing and developing for future needs. These five projects are already in the final phase of planning or already in construction phase. UPDATED 27.11.2018
Fingrid has had several transmission line worksites in progress this year. The next five projects – covering 600 kilometres of new transmission lines – are already in the final phase of planning. This is a sign of the need to renew and develop the main grid for future needs.
Fingrid was named the world’s best transmission system operator at the international CHARGE 2018 energy branding competition.
The increase in renewable energy and the connection of wind and solar power to the grid have raised discussion about the concept of inertia. Fingrid’s Senior Expert Minna Laasonen explains what’s going on.
International studies have shown that Fingrid transmits affordable electricity with good quality control. Fingrid was found to be affordable in both a study by the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-E) and a study commissioned by European energy regulators. A significant success factor was efficiency in construction and maintenance.
The new Länsisalmi substation is important for the electricity supply of Helsinki and Vantaa and for the development of energy supply throughout the area. The opening ceremony for the newest landmark in Vantaa was held on Tuesday 27 March 2018.
Everyone is talking about the electricity market transformation, but how will renewal affect the consumer? Päivi Suur-Uski is an energy efficiency expert from Motiva, and she answered our questions. Motiva Oy is a Finnish state-owned company that provides expert services to promote resource efficiency.
Cut P1 splits Finland into two areas: the north, with its focus on hydro and wind power, and the south, where nuclear and thermal power are predominant.
Fingrid has determined that cabling is not the right solution for main grid electricity transmission.
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