ViSMART-MG

Finland’s electricity and energy system is becoming increasingly dependent on distributed renewable generation, digitalized automation, and interconnected cyber-physical infrastructures. While this supports the transition to clean energy, it also increases exposure to disturbances, cyber threats, and cascading failures. This project develops an integrated resilience architecture for microgrids and distribution networks, enabling real-time situational awareness, resilient control, and software-defined protection and automation.

The project combines digital twins, advanced monitoring and diagnostics, resilient control methods, and virtualized protection technologies into a unified framework validated through real-time hardware-in-the-loop testing. It also develops new operating models, cooperation practices, and resilience services to strengthen preparedness, recovery, and decision-making across the energy sector.

Running from 2026–2030, the project is led by Tampere University and the University of Vaasa in collaboration with industry and public-sector stakeholders. The expected outcomes include validated TRL-6 technologies, improved disturbance tolerance and recovery capabilities, enhanced resilience practices, and a scalable ecosystem that strengthens Finland’s energy security and supports the adoption of intelligent, flexible energy solutions.

Sähkötekniikan ja energiatehokkuuden edistämiskeskus STEK ry

Tampere University