May 2025 – Fingrid, Finland’s transmission system operator, has launched a strategic initiative to enhance grid
Fingrid boosts grid reliability with AI-powered proactive maintenance planning
Fewer field visits by enabling remote tower assessments through virtual inspections
Reduced planned outages by shifting to aerial data capture instead of on-site work
Faster insights with 400 kV towers inspected digitally in a single platform
Improved crew safety by limiting the need for physical inspections.
Higher decision-making accuracy from consistent, high-quality visual data
Smarter maintenance planning through early detection of asset issues
The challenge
Fingrid, Finland’s national transmission system operator, needed to modernise how it maintained its Extra High Voltage (EHV) assets. Traditional inspection methods relied on physical fieldwork and scheduled outages, which introduced inefficiencies, safety risks, and limited visibility into asset condition. With rising demands for reliability, sustainability, and data accuracy, Fingrid sought a smarter way to manage its grid assets.
The solution
Fingrid partnered with eSmart Systems to be more strategic with initiatives focusing on conditional analysis of its 400 kV transmission network. The project introduced advanced aerial data capture combined with Grid Vision® software, allowing for AI-powered virtual inspections of towers and powerlines.
Captured imagery was processed in Grid Vision®, enabling maintenance providers to assess tower condition remotely and more comprehensively, on a single platform. The result was a dramatic reduction in the need for field visits and outages, while providing a full digital overview of the grid’s condition. This approach supports proactive maintenance planning, improves decision-making, and enhances safety for field crews.
Our commitment to adopting innovative technologies allows us to enhance the security of supply while adhering to stringent safety and sustainability objectives. By integrating automated data capture with the competence of our maintenance personnel, we gain a clearer picture of our grid’s condition, enabling proactive interventions that improve operational efficiency, safety, and reliability.
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