Comprehensive solutions for remote control and monitoring
Netcontrol’s product portfolio includes for example the GW502-iM RTU, Netcon 200 RTU, Netcon 500 OP HMI, Netcon 3000 SCADA and the PQA service, which play a key role in ensuring seamless power grid management for Enerva’s customers. By integrating Netcontrol’s VALVOT and ONE services, Enerva can remotely monitor and control critical infrastructure, minimizing service disruptions even during outages.
The Netcon 200 RTU delivers reliable, real-time monitoring, while the Netcon 3000 SCADA system enables Enerva to identify, manage, and troubleshoot issues around the clock via a customer interface. These systems are essential for maintaining business continuity, particularly during peak times when high voltage outages can exceed 100 incidents in a single day.
Netcontrol’s solutions are designed to evolve with Enerva’s dynamic needs, ensuring the latest technologies and robust cybersecurity measures are continuously integrated into the infrastructure. This approach ensures Enerva’s remote control capabilities remain effective, enabling rapid and safe power restoration as soon as weather conditions permit.
Enhancing cybersecurity and system reliability with the DOME cybersecurity service
DOME is a cybersecurity service that monitors critical infrastructure, strengthens system reliability, and ensures regulatory compliance. With the DOME cybersecurity service and Netcontrol’s expertise, Enerva can offer its customers a peace of mind by ensuring that their systems are not only resilient but also compliant with the highest security standards.
Key benefits of DOME for Enerva’s customers:
- 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring
DOME provides around-the-clock monitoring to detect and mitigate emerging cyber threats, ensuring the integrity of Enerva’s infrastructure and uninterrupted operations.
DOME helps Enerva’s customers meet the rigorous monitoring and data protection requirements of the NIS2 Directive, reinforcing trust and ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Enhanced system reliability
DOME monitors SCADA systems, RTUs, and other critical devices to maintain optimal performance and visibility, preventing disruptions to vital services.
- Proactive threat detection and mitigation
By identifying risks early, DOME helps Enerva’s customers avoid vulnerabilities, minimize downtime, and stay focused on their core operations without concern.
- Peace of mind for customers and partners
With continuous technical support and expert cybersecurity monitoring, DOME ensures that Enerva’s customers – and their end users – are protected from cyber threats while remaining fully compliant with evolving EU regulations.
By choosing DOME, Enerva’s end customers gain access to a powerful cybersecurity solution that not only ensures top-tier monitoring of critical infrastructure but also guarantees NIS2 compliance. This integration strengthens their system resilience, enhances security against evolving threats, positions their operations as future-ready, and, at the same time, meets the latest EU regulatory standards.
Synergies in renewable energy and operational flexibility
In addition to overseeing traditional power grids, Enerva has expanded its service offerings into the rapidly growing renewable energy sector, including solar, wind farms, and battery storage. This strategic diversification introduces new operational complexities, requiring enhanced flexibility and adaptability. Netcontrol’s VALVOT, ONE, and DOME services play a critical role in helping Enerva navigate these challenges by enabling real-time monitoring and seamless system upgrades for both renewable and conventional power distribution, all without the need for significant new capital investments.
The VALVOT service supports continuous system development and encourages proactive co-creation, ensuring Enerva’s infrastructure remains at the cutting edge of technological innovation. It also facilitates the integration of renewable energy sources, allowing Enerva to deliver reliable, high-quality services to customers in both traditional and green energy sectors. With Netcontrol’s scalable and flexible solutions, Enerva is well-equipped to address the evolving demands of today’s energy landscape.
Reliability and support across challenging geographies
Operating near the Russian border and along the unpredictable Baltic Sea coast presents unique challenges for Enerva’s network operations. From extreme weather conditions to rugged terrain, these factors demand the highest levels of resilience and reliability. Netcontrol’s systems, supported by our VALVOT service, help Enerva overcome these challenges by ensuring all operational aspects – from remote monitoring to emergency response – are seamlessly integrated and function reliably, even in the most unpredictable conditions.
Enerva’s operators, who are experienced in managing a wide range of faults, benefit from continuous technical support and real-time monitoring provided by both Enerva and Netcontrol. This partnership ensures Enerva can maintain high service standards, even during major disturbances or weather events that affect large portions of their grid.
A long-term partnership focused on innovation and excellence
“Netcontrol’s commitment to delivering flexible, innovative solutions aligns perfectly with our philosophy at Enerva: to care of our customers’ networks as our own. Through our ongoing partnership, we’ve been able to develop new services, refine our operational models, and ensure exceptional system reliability across Finland’s entire electricity transmission and distribution network, regardless of location. Netcontrol’s solutions have empowered us to stay agile, rapidly adapt to technological advancements, and respond to evolving customer needs, all while safeguarding the integrity and security of our systems.” – Oskari Piispa, Business Development Manager, Enerva
“The partnership between Enerva and Netcontrol exemplifies a model of continuous innovation, reliability, and progress. Together, we have crafted a tailored system architecture that allows Enerva to meet the diverse and evolving demands of its customers, all while upholding the highest standards in cybersecurity, operational efficiency, and service reliability (99.9 %). As Enerva continues to expand and embrace new technologies, Netcontrol’s ongoing support remains a cornerstone of our success, ensuring we are equipped to face future challenges while delivering sustainable, secure energy solutions.” – Ville Maksimainen, Head of Services & Solutions Business, Netcontrol
Author
Petri Kovalainen is the Head of Brand & Marketing at Netcontrol and is responsible for brand and marketing strategy as well as marketing concepts. He has consulted the company since 2019, focusing on the VALVOT and DOME service concepts, before joining the company full time in 2024. Petri has a strong background in sales, marketing and global brands.
