Turku Energia – Energy Distribution Management and Control with the AVEVA Software Platform

Benefits of AVEVA solution for Energy Applications:

• Integration of control and measurement devices from different suppliers into a unified control and reporting system, which becomes increasingly beneficial as the energy sector evolves to meet new requirements.
• Use of the most suitable data transmission method for each site: fieldbuses, Ethernet, web, and wireless including mobile networks.
• Easy-to-use control devices for remote site automation, which can be installed by the company’s own operating personnel.
• Control functions and reports can be published to different terminals used by responsible personnel.
• Easy upgradability for continually evolving cybersecurity and IT requirements.

Turku Energia’s is aiming to be one of the best energy companies in Finland and to obtain the goal it is increasing the production and procurement of renewable and low-emission energy, while also continuously developing and investing in new operating models. This requires sufficient flexibility from its energy production and distribution automation systems to meet the demands of a changing environment.

Turku Energia is expanding its operations as a regional heat supplier and developing regional cooperation in energy production. New energy products and services are being introduced to customers, which requires the company to adopt a flexible operating model and a scalable automation solution to support its operations.

A Changing Environment in the Energy Sector Requires Flexible Automation Tools

Turku Energia operates with automation and measurement devices from multiple suppliers across its production and distribution facilities. Efficient production operations require the integration of existing and new equipment into a single monitored and reportable system. New sites, located in different areas, must be quickly automated for control and monitoring to maintain agility in a changing environment.

Turku Energia has been using the AVEVA software platform as its automation solution for more than 20 years. The control room solution has been expanded several times.

Currently, Turku Energia utilizes a modern AVEVA control and reporting system tailored to its latest needs.

Updates and extensions bring major benefits

Updated InTouch control room workstations are complemented by the AVEVA Historian automation database, which collects, reports, and stores data from different sites for long-term reporting.

Turku Energia has been able to implement the latest application extensions and software updates to its original AVEVA platform. This minimizes total automation investment costs, labor, and production downtime associated with system changes.

Easy Implementation and Maintenance

Control and measurement devices from various suppliers are easy to integrate with AVEVA software using different fieldbuses, Ethernet, or wireless methods, depending on each site. Devices from various vendors are used for the control and monitoring of remote sites, including building heating distribution centers.

The automation technology based on the AVEVA platform is user-friendly, allowing Turku Energia's own staff to perform most of the system modifications and new site installations themselves.

The AVEVA platform enables easy updates of the software operating environment, ensuring the adoption of the latest cybersecurity and other technological solutions as needed.

Turku Energia:

Turku Energia’s operations include the production, procurement, sale, and distribution of electricity and heat, as well as related services. The company's products include heat, electricity, steam, and district cooling.

The Turku region is home to 350,000 people. Turku Energia sells approximately 2,000 GWh of heat and 1,600 GWh of electricity annually. The company employs approximately 300 people.