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Jäätyvä 2017 – Preparing for a serious disturbance situation

What if the electricity was cut off for a couple of weeks because of exceptional weather conditions? What would happen to the flow of information if normal communication devices didn’t work? Where would citizens get heat and water and how would we secure fuel distribution? These threats were the starting points for the large Jäätyvä (dealing with a widespread power outage caused by freezing weather) exercise held in Kuopio in October.

23.11.2017

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The right communications during transmission line construction

Fingrid is asking land owners and residents living near transmission lines to provide feedback as the basis for developing communications, also using new tools. E-mail, Facebook and SMS messages have been tested for land owner communications in the Vanaja–Tikinmaa construction project. An informative tower erection display attracted a large audience in Hämeenlinna.

23.11.2017

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What do PJK and AJK mean?

Many disturbance situations in overhead lines can be rapidly cleared using relay protection and automatic reclosing.

23.11.2017

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Kemira expands in Joutseno and needs More main grid capacity in Southern Karelia

Fingrid reacted quickly to Kemira’s plant expansion in Joutseno by renewing the main grid in Southern Karelia and building a new substation in the Joutseno area. This ensures that the growing need for power and electricity consumption can also be met in the future.

23.11.2017

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Fingrid’s new service package

Fingrid has organised its service offering to give a clearer picture of its role.

23.11.2017

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Software robotics handles routine work

The latest addition to Fingrid’s HR unit, a software robot called Tero Tiima, has been introduced to routine payroll administration tasks. This will provide the staff with more time for personal encounters. It also speeds up the payroll process and reduces the number of human errors.

23.11.2017

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Working together to create a new electricity market

The Smart grid working group appointed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has published its interim report. The main message is that, in the future, consumers will have more opportunities to participate in the electricity market and be able to influence their electricity bill to a greater extent. A smart electricity system will provide actors with more possibilities, and is a cost-effective way to respond to the challenges of the energy transformation.

23.11.2017

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Renewing a main grid hub

The end of August was an historic moment at Alajärvi substation, as the last air blast circuit breakers in the main grid were removed from use as part of the substation renewal project. Project Manager Sami Mäki and Expert Heikki Porkka, who planned the transmission outages, have been involved in the different stages of this substation.

23.11.2017

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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.

11.9.2017

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A drone is an efficient surveyor

Remote-controlled drones are rapidly becoming more common for professional use. A battery-powered drone equipped with a high-quality camera and GPS locator, also known as a mini helicopter, helps Fingrid experts collect location information and do surveying work.

11.9.2017