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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.
Persons in charge of electrical work meet to set policies on operating procedures
Fingrid invites the persons in charge of electrical work of its major service providers to meetings a few times a year. The aim is to harmonise operations and provide feedback on how the legislation works in practice.
The terrain dictates the route
When specialists plan transmission line routes, they visit the terrain to study the surrounding nature, soil, buildings, and landscape on site.
The Triple Jump Towards Zero campaign invites worksites to compete on safety
Electrical and occupational safety on Fingrid’s worksites is ensured by carefully planning tasks in advance, considering the risks and taking a moment to think before starting work. Fingrid invites everyone working on its sites to take part in an occupational safety competition where the most active worksites will be rewarded.
Power exchanges are more than marketplaces
Power exchanges are constantly innovating and developing to respond to the transformation of the electricity market.
Stopping slips
Slippery conditions come every year, causing slips that lead to absences from work. The Best Practices material instructs worksites to plan for slip prevention.
Green aluminium slashes emissions
When transmission lines are made from aluminium produced with renewable energy, their carbon dioxide emissions decrease substantially. Fingrid has encouraged conductor suppliers to produce green aluminium and is pioneering the use of such conductors.
Installation technicians work on a variety of tasks outdoors
To keep the nation’s lights on, substations must operate resiliently. They are monitored remotely, but inspections and maintenance are performed on-site.
Focus on occupational safety on the Lake Line
The Lake Line from Vaala to Joroinen is being reinforced. As the new transmission line runs mainly alongside the existing 400 kV line, the people working on the site must pay special attention to induced voltage and additional earthing.
Service providers smooth the path into the reserve market
Turnkey service providers can help their clients enter the reserve market. Optimisation solutions identify the best possible return per megawatt.
