| Company | Vaasan Sähköverkko Oy |
| Location |
Finland
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| Timeline | 2025 |
| Project Overview | Vaasan Sähköverkko partnered with Safegrid to deploy next-generation fault location and predictive monitoring technology across its distribution network. Following a successful pilot period, the collaboration aims to enhance grid reliability, reduce outage durations, and enable proactive maintenance through advanced data-driven insights. |
| Products | Safegrid Smart Fault Prediction Tool |
Vaasan Sähköverkko Oy is responsible for electricity distribution to approximately 75,000 customers in Vaasa and nearby regions. The company actively invests in improving security of supply, energy efficiency, and sustainable development.
With a distribution network spanning hundreds of kilometres, ensuring consistent reliability—especially in overhead lines—requires modern tools that go beyond traditional fault detection. After a successful two-year pilot with Safegrid, the company decided to expand the implementation.
Vaasan Sähköverkko faced several operational challenges:
Need for faster and more accurate fault detection and location
Long outage durations caused by time-consuming fault identification
Limited ability to detect early-stage faults before failure
Increasing demand for higher grid reliability and service continuity
Need to transition from reactive to proactive maintenance practices
Traditional methods were not sufficient to provide real-time insights or predictive capabilities needed for modern grid management.
Safegrid deployed its intelligent monitoring system across approximately 270 km of the southern distribution network.
Accurate fault detection and location in real time
Faster response and restoration through actionable insights
Continuous monitoring with partial discharge detection
Predictive maintenance to identify and address issues before failure
Gradual rollout across the entire overhead line network
Potential deployment in parts of the underground cable network
The Safegrid solution delivers both immediate and long-term advantages:
Improved grid reliability and stability
Shorter outage durations and faster restoration
Early fault detection, reducing risk of major failures
Cost savings through preventive maintenance
Enhanced operational efficiency and planning
Greater visibility into network conditions
“With good practical experience and a reliable supplier partnership, expanding the cooperation feels natural. We are particularly interested in what kind of opportunities the partial discharge function brings in preventing faults.”
— Jarmo Leppinen, CEO, Vaasan Sähköverkko Oy
Following the pilot phase and initial deployment:
Successful validation of Safegrid technology over two years
Improved accuracy and speed of fault detection
Enhanced ability to prevent faults proactively
Strong foundation for wider rollout across the network
The collaboration between Safegrid and Vaasan Sähköverkko demonstrates how utilities can modernize their infrastructure through advanced monitoring and predictive technologies. By moving beyond traditional methods, the company is building a more resilient, efficient, and future-ready electricity network.
With phased expansion underway, Vaasan Sähköverkko is well-positioned to further improve reliability, reduce outages, and deliver consistent value to its customers through intelligent grid management.