siirtoverkkoon

Siirtoverkkoon is the illative form of the Finnish term siirtoverkko, used to describe entering or connecting to the electricity transmission network. In Finnish energy discourse, siirtoverkko refers to the high-voltage grid that transports electricity over long distances and links generation, cross-border links, and distribution networks. The form siirtoverkkoon is used when speaking about access to or connection with the transmission network.

A transmission network conceptually comprises high-voltage lines, substations, and related equipment that move electricity from producers to distribution systems and large consumers. In Finland, the national transmission network is operated by a transmission system operator (TSO), Fingrid Oyj. The network supports system operation, transmission capacity, and reliability, and it forms the backbone of the electricity market, including cross-border interconnections with neighboring countries.

Access to siirtoverkkoon is subject to regulatory and contractual arrangements. Entities such as power producers, large industrial customers, or other grid users enter into connection and capacity agreements with the TSO and comply with grid codes and market rules. The use of the transmission network is priced separately from energy purchases, with tariffs determined by regulatory processes and the TSO, reflecting the cost of maintaining and expanding the network as well as cross-border exchanges.

Cross-border connections and ongoing grid modernization are important aspects of siirtoverkkoon discussions, as integration with neighboring grids and investments in higher-capacity links support security of supply, market efficiency, and Finland’s climate and energy objectives.