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Reputation matters, and we can influence it

In 2018, Fingrid was named the world’s best transmission system operator in CHARGE, a brand competition for the energy sector. This year, Fingrid was invited to host a CHARGE webinar on the theme, “Should a monopoly be interested in its brand?”

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A virtual transmission line runs through the landscape

Constructing a transmission line is a long process, which first sees the light of day on a map, many years before becoming a feature of the landscape. Nowadays, future transmission line rights-of-way can be presented to landowners and partners with the help of 3D modelling.

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What does the expropriation procedure involve?

Expropriation is a normal means of executing a linear construction project. The procedure begins when the project commences and an expropriation permit application is submitted, and it ends when compensation is assessed and paid following construction work. Landowners have the opportunity to give their views on the transmission line route during the planning phase and the expropriation permit application phase.

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Good decentralisation in the control centre

Control Centre Manager Maarit Uusitalo is responsible for managing the power balance on the main grid and the power system from the office in Käpylä. Uusitalo, who has worked for Fingrid for a long period in several positions, took on the role of control centre manager in March this year.

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Updated transmission line brochures for landowners

Fingrid’s transmission line brochures for landowners have been updated. There were previously four brochures: two about the construction phase and two for the period after construction. As a result of the update, there are now two brochures.

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Main grid, where are you going?

The design of the main grid includes making preparations for a climate-neutral society in which the importance of electricity is constantly increasing. Over the coming decades, the emissions produced by generating electricity must be lowered, and electricity consumers must be offered the best opportunities to obtain clean electricity.

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Long lines from north to south

Fingrid is currently building transmission lines on the main grid on dozens of sites. Construction work on the main grid runs to EUR 100 million annually. The company is having a record year in terms of the number of substation modernisations and refurbishments.

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