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Main grid transmission lines to be photographed from the air

This summer, Fingrid will photograph transmission lines from the air. The company intends to photograph approximately 12,000 km of transmission lines – an unprecedented amount. The remainder of the transmission lines (just over 2,000 km) have already been photographed.

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Jäätyvä teaches the value of determined forecasting

In the event of a severe disturbance in electricity distribution, the authorities, municipalities and electricity companies need to work seamlessly together. An extensive, prolonged disturbance in the power network could quickly paralyse society for a long period.

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Fingrid sets code specifications for grid energy storage

There were no previous grid code requirements for grid energy storage, and it has become necessary to specify some requirements as storage technology has developed and the number of grid energy storage facilities has increased.

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Through forests and over marshes

The Forest Line, which will be completed in 2022, is a transmission line connection between Petäjävesi in Central Finland and Muhos in North Ostrobothnia. The tree-clearing work, which began in autumn 2019, is a major job, requiring the removal of 60,000 cubic metres of material.

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LUT University is developing a small nuclear power plant for district heating

LUT University is researching an entirely new solution to address the problem of carbon dioxide emissions due to heating. The university is developing a small nuclear power plant that will provide district heating. The minimum output of the district heat reactor must be 20–30 megawatts, and a few such units could satisfy the district heating needs of a medium-sized town.

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Fuel cells secure critical functions in substations

Fingrid is working with Leppäkosken Sähkö to test a fuel cell solution that can charge the substation’s batteries, thereby safeguarding its critical functions in the event of a disturbance. Fuel cells generate energy from a mixture of water and methanol.

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Green Financing

In the last few years, mitigating climate change has become one of the key corporate responsibility themes. At the same time, green bonds have become a financing trend. Fingrid issued Finland’s first green corporate bond in 2017.

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Ritva Hirvonen named Professor

The President of the Republic of Finland bestowed the title of Professor on Ritva Hirvonen, Fingrid’s Planning Manager, on 19 December 2019. The honorary title of Professor is awarded by the state in recognition of talented practitioners of the sciences and arts.

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