Helen Sähköverkko Oy, part of the Helen Group owned by Helsinki, is Finland’s third-largest electricity distribution system operator. When it needed more insight into SCADA measurements in 2011, it used PI System to replace an in-house Energy Management System (EMS) data historian. But AVEVA PI System delivered more than enhanced visibility into SCADA measurements. Helen Sähköverkko Oy used PI System to save time and money by streamlining operations as well as to improve business performance by increasing IT integration.
“The advantage here is that everyone has the same data available. PI System is one of the business development enablers. It is bringing data available for decision-making on all the levels from strategic planning to daily operations.” —Jari Martikainen, IT manager, Helen Sähköverkko Oy”
Goals
- Make SCADA system measurements available to tie data directly to assets and to improve planning, development, and operations.
Challenge
- Ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to customers despite extreme winter weather conditions.
Solution
Results
- PI System software installed in three days and operators trained in one day.
- Measured data is easily available and linked with the asset components, saving time and expense.
