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wind power

3.9.2019

Wind blows power into the grid

Onshore and offshore wind farms are being connected to the Finnish electricity system in increasing numbers. Wind power is quick to build, and it generates energy without any fuel. Fingrid works with customers to ensure a trouble-free connection to the transmission network.

3.9.2019

The Nordic region’s largest grid energy storage facility will be built at the Viinamäki wind farm

This autumn, the Nordic region’s largest grid energy storage facility will be constructed in connection with the Viinamäki wind farm in Ii.

Practical question

11.9.2018

What is inertia?

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.

22.1.2018

Sustainability with electric cars

Finland is also beginning to notice the benefit of electric transport.

11.9.2017

Cut P1 splits Finland into two

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.

8.9.2017

Huge changes in Finland’s electricity market

The electricity market has undergone a complete transformation in Europe, the Nordic countries and Finland over the past 20 years. A lot more will change in the near future as well.

5.4.2017

Utilising open data in the energy market

More accurate device and load-specific consumption profiles and different types of open data will make it possible to optimise dimensioning of the existing energy system in the most economically feasible manner. The starting points for utilising open data in the energy market are very attractive, as nearly all customers have electricity meters that can be read in real time.

5.4.2017

Energy weather forecasts local solar and wind energy

Launched in June 2016, the Energy Weather Forecast developed by the Finnish Meteorological Institute forecasts the availability of solar and wind energy by location in Finland for the next 24 hours.

Under the main grid

5.4.2017

According to planning guidelines, wind and solar power plants must be kept away from transmission lines

Fingrid has received several inquiries about locating solar power plants in transmission line areas. However, it is not possible from the main grid’s perspective. Locating a wind power plant near a main grid transmission line is also problematic. Guidelines concerning wind and solar power plants are included in the updated planning guidelines meant for land-use planners from municipalities.