Fortum owns and operates distribution and regional networks that have a combined length of 156,100 km, which equals 3.5 times the Earth's circumference.
Relying on electricity
The number-one priority for distribution is network reliability. Systematic maintenance, renewal and development of networks is necessary in order to secure the safety, quality and reliability of the electricity supply.
Development of networks is prioritised based on the customer needs in different network areas. Customer needs are closely related to the expansion and transformation of cities and communities. Working in close cooperation with municipalities, distribution ensures that its network development is aligned with long-term urban development.
Climate change affects also electricity distribution
There is reason to believe that climate change will also have an impact on the distribution business through increased weather-related disturbances. With a milder winter climate, the storm resistance of forests becomes weaker. This, in turn, might affect how network companies plan and build their networks for the future. Our distribution division closely follows climate statistics and includes climatic developments as a parameter in network planning.
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