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Fingrid works closely with other Nordic countries and at the EU level on electricity network issues. Viljami Yli-Hemminki, who is responsible for international affairs, took us on a trip to the Nordic Forum in Oslo to see what the work entails in practice.

On board with a messenger

23.09.2025

Fingrid’s new electricity system vision outlines four possible development paths up to 2040.

The vision sets out the development of the grid

08.09.2025

Planned outages during grid construction impose restrictions on production and cause inconvenience to electricity producers. The situation will ease up when the main grid construction projects on the west coast are completed.

Outages are also required due to the construction boom: Flexibility and dialogue are now necessary

01.09.2025

Transmission lines are so wide that there is sometimes interest in installing solar panels along them. However, this is not allowed for safety reasons, says Fingrid Expert Max Isaksson.

Why can’t solar panels be installed under transmission lines?

22.09.2025

Fingrid is planning to implement grid service fee reforms to improve connectivity and incentivise the efficient use of the electricity network. These reforms would also strengthen the regional balance of electricity consumption, thereby easing congestion in the transmission grid.

A grid service fee reform is worthwhile

15.09.2025

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Could we accelerate grid construction?

The average time required to obtain an expropriation permit is currently between one-and-a-half and two years, when it used to be only six months.

24.11.2025

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The fascination of developing something new

The energy transition requires new kinds of solutions, which Suvi Peltoketo is developing in her work.

25.9.2025

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The boom years of the electricity market

Electricity market developments and new electricity market solutions, together with the construction of the main grid, will enable the acceleration of the green transition, the cost-efficient growth of the power system and the safeguarding of operational capacity.

2.9.2025

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All hands on deck to make safety observations

Could there be a more relevant and interesting topic for a safety toolbox talk than a safety observation made by your team?

1.4.2025

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The clean transition is about collaboration

Municipalities play a crucial role in enabling the energy transition.

6.3.2025

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Ten years of occupational safety in the main grid

Preventive action is the prerequisite for a high standard of occupational safety. The amount of preventive action has increased enormously on Fingrid’s worksites over the past ten years.

9.12.2024

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Grid energy storage facilities can hedge against the highest prices, even out consumption peaks, and ensure a supply of reserve power. They can also be used in the frequency reserve markets.

Grid energy storage has a multitude of uses

10.04.2024

Environment

New calculation model guides emissions reduction measures

Last year, Fingrid introduced a calculation model that takes into account the greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations and those of its service providers. The results serve as the basis for planning...

09.04.2024

Fingrid has run annual occupational safety campaigns on its worksites. Last year’s campaign reminded employees that occupational safety is created by individuals and teams.

Occupational safety improves when risks are assessed

11.04.2023

Fingrid works closely with several entities in the energy sector, especially now that the power system is transitioning towards clean energy.

Working together for a modern energy system

05.04.2023

Electricity market

Gas and electricity on common markets

The energy markets in Finland and throughout Europe are undergoing a transformation. One of the European Commission’s proposals is to sever the link between gas and electricity prices.

03.04.2023

The number of incidents in which the earthing rules were not followed for one reason or another was higher than normal in 2022.

Care must be taken with earthing

28.03.2023

A safety mindset is already integral to everyday work on Fingrid’s sites. Safety is discussed naturally during orientations and meetings, and the personnel on worksites make weekly observations to enhance safety.

Aiming for zero accidents

27.03.2023

Finland survived last winter’s energy challenges thanks to cooperation on many fronts. Operators in the sector are grateful to everyone who saved electricity during critical hours.

Contingency planning for electricity shortages continues this year

23.03.2023

The increase in wind power production is putting the power system to the test. In the future, the grid will need solutions to ensure stability and more transmission line connections.

Wind power needs balance and transmission capacity

21.03.2023