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23.4.2021

Work cannot proceed without a crossing statement

Heidi Oja and Max Isaksson write crossing statements for Fingrid. In recent times, 400–500 statements have been written each year, and the rate is only increasing. But what is a crossing statement?

9.4.2021

Proability calculations help to assess power adequacy

A simulation method based on probability calculations was introduced last winter. The method had previously been utilised for mid-term power adequacy assessments.

26.3.2021

Wind power seeks a foothold in the balancing electricity market

The share of electricity generated from sources that vary according to the weather is on the rise in Finland. At the same time, it is becoming increasingly challenging to maintain the balance between electricity generation and consumption in the power system. At the moment, it is important to ensure that nobody with flexible electricity generation capacity faces any financial barriers that would prevent them from participating in balancing the system.

26.3.2021

More information is needed about the balancing power market

EPV Energy is one of the trailblazers in industrial-scale wind power generation in Finland: in 2019, approximately 17.4 per cent of EPV’s energy was generated from wind power. EPV Windpower Ltd has wind farms in Teuva, Vaasa, Ilmajoki and Kristinestad.

26.3.2021

Wind power sector still has plenty to learn about how the balancing power market works

Anni Mikkonen, CEO of the Finnish Wind Power Association, says that the wind power sector still has plenty to learn about how to operate in the balancing power market.

26.3.2021

Responsibility and efficiency are the hallmarks of Fingrid’s corporate culture

The principle behind Fingrid’s activities is to be a responsible, cost-efficient transmission system operator that works towards long-term objectives. The continuous improvement in productivity is reflected in the moderate pricing of services.

4.1.2021

Fossil-free steel is on the horizon

Steel company SSAB aims to be the first to market with fossil-free steel in 2026. This is possible using a process developed by the HYBRIT project, whereby in an iron reduction process hydrogen is used instead of coal.

27.11.2020

Climate neutral Finland remains within reach

In June, Technology Finland published its industry roadmap, which supports the goal of making Finland climate neutral by 2035. The key factors will be functional markets, RDI activities and low-emission electricity.

13.11.2020

Power-to-X – solutions for energy storage

Solutions that turn electricity into a product – known as Power-to-X solutions – support emission-free, renewable electricity generation and introduce flexibility to electricity consumption. Electricity can also be used to produce carbon neutral or even carbon negative products that can be transported and stored. Fingrid is making preparations for a significant increase in electricity consumption in the coming decades.