Fingrid's grid map

Key operational information

Fingrid, its partners and customers utilise the Verkkokartta-system implemented by Sitowise. The online map enhances work and collaboration and supports cost-effective asset management.  

The starting point for the design of the grid map system was Fingrid's need for easy-to-use map-based applications and a publishing system that flexibly serves Fingrid's current and future needs.

Users have welcomed the system with open arms. The network map is fast and really easy to use. The system brings real added value: cooperation is smoother because the parties can see the same information on a map.

 Account Manager Antero Reilander, Fingrid Oyj

Our solution utilises Sitowise's Louhi geospatial data platform and the related browser application, which also works on mobile devices. Key information related to the main grid in terms of asset management and maintenance is in your pocket and up-to-date on a map on employees' phones and tablets anytime, anywhere.

The implementation is of high quality and exceeded expectations. Working with Sitowise is smooth and Fingrid's needs are well understood. Sitowise has reacted quickly to our wishes and the challenges we have faced, and solutions have been found flexibly.

Pasi Turunen, Senior Specialist and Project Manager, Fingrid Oyj

Data is easy to search for and combine with information about network assets, the environment or infrastructure. You can also share comments and map links and use them to communicate clearly with other people. Fingrid has taken end-user feedback into account in further development.

Our own network map available through Fingrid is excellent. Praise for it echoes from many quarters in our organization. We appreciate that Fingrid has included customers in the development.

Liaison Manager Lasse Sarhela and Operations Manager Heikki Paananen, Elenia

Data collection in challenging conditions

The mobile Topographic Data Collection application significantly enhances data collection and work in the field, as well as cooperation between different actors.

You can add comments and photos to the map using easy-to-use data collection forms linked to a location. The data collected by users can be shared in a specified format right away.

Observations are collected related to grid maintenance, development and vegetation management, as well as the surrounding infrastructure and environment.

Off-road, the field and data connections vary greatly. There may be freezing temperatures, bright sunshine or water coming down your neck. The user can move quickly. The app still works reliably: it's available on the most common phones and tablets even without an internet connection, and the data is synced when the connection is restored.

Data collection in the field utilises the Louhi Mobile product, which has been specifically tailored to Fingrid's needs. Working in the field, such as validating plans, has become much more efficient, as paper maps and various notes are no longer needed.

The solution also has a quick user interface for collecting observations in a helicopter, such as mapping storm damage or the ice situation of lightning conductors. This improves the reliability of electricity transmission, makes work more efficient and reduces safety and cost risks.

Flexible and shareable

The implementation innovatively combines data sources from different systems, making the data easy to use and further utilise in different applications.

The network map displays information about the GIS and asset management system as well as external interfaces. The solution is integrated with centralized user management and the materials and functionalities are limited according to user groups. The information security of the system has been audited by a third party.

Louhi's interfaces are utilised in various applications in the extranet, asset management, other mobile applications, feedback system, ArcGIS geographic information system and in publishing data to authorities and partners. After the main project, innovative new utilisation possibilities have been implemented with little effort in smooth cooperation with various software providers. According to the feedback we have received, the standard interfaces offered by Louhi are easy to implement.

Sitowise is responsible for the further development and maintenance of the Network Map. In addition, we are involved in the maintenance and further development of the ELVIS system, which supports Fingrid's asset management and use, within which we implement, among other things, integrations that enhance cooperation and information flow between Fingrid and service providers. In addition, we provide Fingrid with material services and carry out consulting in several business areas.

Through long-term cooperation, we support Fingrid's business operations: cost-effective, responsible and secure electricity transmission in Finland.