Working on occupational safety
Safety supervisor ensures that the work on a transmission line worksite goes smoothly. "Foresight and planning are absolutely essential for safety. Employees need the correct equipment, information, and expertise to work safely," says Safety Supervisor Lauri Tolpanniemi.12.04.2022
Record-breaking wave of investment in substations
Fingrid has more than a hundred substation projects in progress over two years, and the portfolio of projects underway is worth more than EUR 430 million. One key factor behind this boom is the green transition, which is taking Finland towards a carbon-neutral economy.29.03.2022
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End of the line for long-term collaboration
First, a glimpse back in time. Finland and Russia laid the foundation for energy trading in the 1960s when Enso-Gutzeit began importing electricity from the Rouhiala...
Popularising information is also a professional skill
One of the key tasks of specialists in society is that they interpret world events for the rest of us. Popularising information ensures that people can act in...
Network connection almost complete
“I have worked at Fingrid since its inception in 1997. Previously, I worked in expert and managerial positions, but then I felt the urge to get...
Job motivation creates joy
I participated in a training session in which we discussed the joy of work and creativity. What maintains joy and what kills it? Text by Senior Vice President...
Towards the future power system
As a transmission system operator, Fingrid has a central role in powering Finland. During the past year 2017, we continued to develop the grid for the power system...
A historic wave of investment is underway – where does the money come from?
The electricity generation structure is expanding, decentralising, and becoming lower in emissions to meet the increasing demands of electrifying industries. The power system is in the midst of...
Safety is a team game
This year marks an important milestone in the development of the main grid. Both the Forest Line, the Oulujoki and North Karelia project entities will be completed and...
The importance of electrical systems to society
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End of the line for long-term collaboration
Electricity imports from Russia have stopped. Finland is likely to become self-sufficient in electricity as soon as next year.
Biodegradable ester oil for transformers?
A high-voltage transformer in the main grid may contain as much as 100 tonnes of mineral oil, which is used as an electrical insulator and cooling medium. The environmental risks associated with transformer oils are very unlikely to be realised, but it is still necessary to make contingencies for them.
Prepared to handle disturbances
The disturbance in the electricity grid in Continental Europe last year showed how well pan-European collaboration can work.
Due to overload, Southeast Europe had too much energy, and Northwest Europe did not have enough. The situation was brought under control within half a minute and one hour later, the system was back to normal.
