#Finland

The main objective of the line is to increase the cross-border transmission capacity by 800 MW from Sweden to Finland and 900 MW from Finland to Sweden.

Fingrid is building a new 400 kV main grid transmission line from Kalajoki to Jämsä to transmit electricity from the major wind power production hub on the west coast.

After more than 2 years of construction, Fortum and Helen Oy have completed a 380 MW wind farm in Finland.

The system is to be upgraded with MACH™ control and protection system to enhance power security.

Finnish transmission system operator Fingrid will invest in a new power line connection to strengthen its transmission capacity between Northern and Southern Finland.

Metsähallitus and Vattenfall have agreed to expand the Korsnäs offshore wind farm in Finland, meaning that the new project area will allow for an increased capacity.

Fingrid will start constructing the 300 km Lake Line in autumn 2023 and post an expropriation permit from the government.

Eltel Finland has signed an agreement with Fingrid to build a 74 km long transmission line.

Finland, Vaasa: The source has confirmed a fire broke out on 29 March at Hitachi Energy’s premises in the factory area in Vaasa, Finland.

Finland, Harjavalta: Hitachi Energy has announced winning an order to supply the main electrical system for a 20 MW green hydrogen production plant in Finland.

Finland: Finland’s transmission system operator Fingrid will build a new 400 kV and 110 kV transmission line connection over the 69 km from Huittinen to Forssa.

Finland: Hitachi Energy announced that it has begun testing the world’s most powerful 24 MVA subsea transformer in the port of Vaasa, Finland.

Finland, Helsinki: Electricity imports from Russia to Finland have been restricted since 23 April.

Finland, Heinola: Finland’s national grid operator Fingrid plans to stop the use of SF6 gas in its new 110 kV gas-insulated switchgear substations by 2025.

Finland: The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has granted Fingrid Oyj a permit to construct a 400 kV transmission line between Finland and Sweden.

Finland, Vaasa: Finvacon Oy Ltd appoints Kaj Sundén as the new CEO.

Finland, Helsinki: The Port of Helsinki has deployed onshore power supply (OPS) for vessels at its South Harbour following a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Germany, Munich: Siemens Energy seals the largest order for SF6-free gas-insulated switchgear in Europe.

Finland, Helsinki: Wärtsilä has announced the launch of its grid balancing technology that is capable of ramping up to 10+ MW in two minutes.

Finland, Fingrid Oyj, a Finnish transmission system operator, is modernizing approximately 112 km of 110-kV power lines and two substations in North Karelia.

Finland, Espoo: Cellulose is an ideal raw material for electrical insulation components, but the manufacturing of products requires craftsmanship.

Finland, Teuva: Finnish transmission system operator Fingrid has started building a new substation.

Finland, Simo: Wind power production is growing strongly in Finland, particularly focusing on western and northern Finland.

A consortium consisting of Ahlström Capital, Bain Capital, Viknum and Belgrano Inversiones has made an offer for the specialty paper company Ahlstrom-Munksjö.