Illinois-based grid technology firm G&W Electric has invested in Safegrid, a provider of intelligent grid monitoring based in Espoo, Finland.

This investment aligns with G&W Electric’s commitment to innovation and deepens its expertise in fault location and predictive technologies for medium-voltage grids.

Safegrid is the developer of the Intelligent Grid System, a platform using instant-on wireless sensors and cloud-based analytics to help utilities and grid operators locate, predict and prevent grid faults. The compact, easy-to-install technology has gained traction among utilities in Finland and neighbouring countries and is rapidly expanding into US and European markets.

“The smart grid sector is undergoing a transformative shift driven by decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitalisation,” said John Mueller, owner of G&W Electric. “At G&W Electric, we continuously seek opportunities to advance grid reliability and resiliency through cutting-edge technology. Our investment in Safegrid supports our vision of integrating smart monitoring and predictive analytics into power distribution, helping utilities proactively address grid challenges.”

This investment provides G&W Electric with several advantages, including insights into system-level problems affecting grid performance and the opportunity to collaborate on joint research projects. This synergy will let utilities monitor the age and health of installed electrical equipment more effectively, improving grid resilience and fault prediction, particularly in extreme weather.

“G&W Electric’s strategic investment demonstrates their strong commitment to our technology and team,” said Paula Laine, CEO of Safegrid. “Our partnership comes at an important time in Safegrid’s history as we continue to make strong inroads into the USA with an expanding customer base, growing demand for smart fault solutions, and the recent appointment of our founder, Jussi Hakunti, as our new president of Safegrid USA.”

At the same time, this collaboration reinforces G&W Electric’s role as an innovator in power grid automation and strengthens its ability to provide AI-enhanced, data-driven insights that boost grid resilience and help users predict and prevent system failures before they occur.

Founded in 1905, G&W Electric (www.gwelectric.com) offers load and fault interrupting switches, reclosers, sensors, system protection equipment, power grid automation, and transmission and distribution accessories. Headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, it has manufacturing and sales support in more than 100 countries.

Safegrid (www.safegrid.io) is a provider of intelligent grid technology that helps utilities and grid operators locate, predict and prevent grid faults. With its Intelligent Grid System, Safegrid enhances grid performance and reliability using instant-on wireless sensors and AI-enhanced analytics, ensuring a safer and more resilient power supply. Safegrid is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.