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Why does it take so long to process crossing statements?
When working near a transmission line, a crossing statement from Fingrid is always required to ensure safety. The project does not need to cross a transmission line; a crossing statement is required when the project is near a transmission line. The processing time for crossing statements is currently four months, says Expert Heidi Oja from Fingrid.
Attention ensures safety in conductor works
The safety of conductor works at Fingrid worksites is based on thorough planning, teamwork and continuous supervision. Every employee plays a key role in managing risks, as even the smallest mistake can cause serious danger.
Transmission system operator at your service
Fingrid is the transmission system operator for Finnish people. Its mission is to safeguard a reliable energy supply for society and promote a clean, market-based power system.
Increasing demand for green financing
The green transition in Finland requires investments in the main grid. Fingrid is using significant amounts of green financing to fund them.
Data centres want to be in Finland
Our country’s location, reliable grid, and abundance of renewable energy attract data centres. In turn, they can produce heat in the local district heating network and provide grid balancing services.
Small and open to changes
Changing from one synchronous area to another was the project of the century for Elering, Estonia’s TSO. The regional cooperation is seen as one of the most important aspects of power system operation.
Making history
The Helsinki underground cable connection is the first of its kind, and at different stages of construction it has posed many challenges to solve. Despite these, the cable project has kept to its timetable.
The grid is expanding at pace – where and why?
Building new transmission lines is an important step to improve the vitality of a municipality. Right now, many more connection enquiries are made than connections can be realised. Therefore, the main grid and its connections are only built where the customers have project permits and construction can begin
The clean transition is about collaboration
Municipalities play a crucial role in enabling the energy transition.
Ireland is investing in offshore wind power
The Irish TSO EirGrid develops, manages and operates the electricity grid in Ireland. It ensures that Ireland’s five million inhabitants have a constant, sustainable supply of electricity. In order to reach a low carbon future, Ireland is investing heavily in renewable energy sources.
