Oslo, June 23 2026 — Elvia, Norway's largest distribution system operator, is partnering with Volue to transform how its planning teams design, document and manage grid development across its network, using Volue's Grid Planner solution.
Responsible for the power grid across Oslo, Innlandet, Akershus and Østfold, Elvia's network doesn't stand still. Serving more than two million people across 50,000 km² of urban and rural terrain, its planning teams face a constant stream of new connection requests, electrification pressures and grid investment decisions.
Elvia already relies on Volue's NETBAS and GeoNIS solutions to plan and document its network, and the move to Grid Planner represents a deepening of that long-standing investment in Volue's technology, extending the same trusted foundation into a modern, cloud-native planning environment.
Volue Grid Planner will give Elvia's teams further control of its grid planning process in a single digital workflow. Built natively on Esri's ArcGIS Utility Network, the cloud-based platform connects scenario analysis, capacity planning and grid documentation in one place, replacing fragmented desktop tools with a collaborative, web-based environment accessible to planners, engineers, contractors and consultants alike.
Web-based access means Elvia’s team can work from anywhere, without installing heavyweight desktop applications. Scenario analysis is faster and more transparent, connected directly to the live grid model, and day-to-day planning tasks no longer require deep GIS expertise, freeing Elvia to focus on the decisions that matter.
Grid Planner was purpose-built for this changing environment. Key capabilities include integrated grid expansion assessment in a single workflow, geospatial intelligence built on Esri's ArcGIS Utility Network, built-in short-circuit and capacity analysis grounded in the live grid model, and a cloud-native SaaS architecture delivering automatic updates and secure-by-design infrastructure.
“Elvia is exactly the kind of operator the grid transition depends on, and the challenges they face are shared by distribution operators right across Europe. What this partnership shows is that the way forward is not another desktop tool, but a connected, cloud-native environment where planners, engineers and partners all work from the same live picture of the network. That is what Grid Planner delivers.
We are proud to support Elvia as they modernise how one of Europe's most complex grids is planned, and we see this as a model for how DSOs everywhere can deliver smarter grid operations under mounting pressure.”
“At Elvia, we are seeing growing demand for grid capacity driven by electrification, urban growth, and an increasing number of new connection requests. To meet these challenges, we need planning tools that are faster, more collaborative, and fully aligned with our operational data.
Elvia is consolidating and centralising its grid data on the ArcGIS Utility Network. By extending our partnership with Volue and adopting Grid Planner as a cloud-based solution built on ArcGIS Utility Network, we are bringing planning, analysis, and documentation together in a single digital environment. This gives our teams and partners a stronger foundation for making informed decisions and developing the grid needed for the future, and the customers we serve.”
Volue is a global leader in electrification technology, delivering an integrated platform that supports the full energy lifecycle, from data and forecasting to trading, asset optimisation, and grid management, helping customers navigate an increasingly complex energy system. The company provides market-leading price, generation, and demand forecasts; automated trading and market access; multi-asset optimisation across hydro, thermal, battery, wind, and solar portfolios; 24/7 asset operations; and advanced solutions for distribution system operators managing rapid electrification and decentralisation. With more than 750 employees serving over 2,500 customers in more than 40 countries, Volue is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and operates globally, supporting energy producers, traders, DSOs, and other market participants in improving efficiency, managing risk, and driving stronger commercial outcomes across global power markets
Elvia is responsible for operation, maintenance and development of the power grid in Oslo, Innlandet, Akershus and Østfold. Every day, we work to ensure that over two million people are connected to the power grid. Elvia is responsible for Norway's largest grid area, covering a total of approximately 50,000 km2. This corresponds to an area slightly larger than Denmark – and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This means that we are always working to ensure that all our customers receive power, and are quick to make repairs in the event of a fault in the power grid. The future is renewable, and Elvia plays a key role in the electrification of society. With over 900 employees, we are well equipped for the future and the electrification of Norwegians' everyday lives. By ensuring efficient access to electricity, we are facilitating the green shift, sustainability and long-term choices.
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