22.3.2019
A renewed system to measure power quality and new travelling wave fault location will improve power quality monitoring and disturbance clearing in Fingrid’s main grid. The investments in new measurement equipment allow more effective anticipation, location and investigation of faults that pose a threat to the main grid. This will also enhance electrical safety in the main grid.
26.11.2018
The situation began on 18 July when a current transformer at Fingrid’s Olkiluoto substation was damaged and caused a fire. During the resulting fire and substation repair work, both of Olkiluoto’s nuclear power plant units 1 and 2 were disconnected from the grid. In the morning of 19 July, Fingrid issued a warning that domestic […]
26.11.2018
Last summer’s fire at Olkiluoto substation was a practical test for Fingrid’s preparedness to act in a real situation involving the threat of an electricity shortage. The case provided experience and practice for internal coordination and contacts, and also for developing internal and external communications in serious situations.