It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

Protect The Grid

3 February 2026

Summary:

In this week’s Protect Europe Podcast (PEP), Colin Brown interviews Paula Laine CEO of Safegrid.
They discuss the company’s mission to enhance the operation and maintenance of energy infrastructure through advanced fault detection and predictive maintenance technologies. 

TAKEAWAYS:

  • Safegrid helps electric grid operators maintain assets based on actionable insights from real-time data.

  • The company started with fault locating and evolved to fault prediction.

  • Predictive maintenance allows for proactive actions to prevent outages.

  • Safegrid aims for steady year on year growth of 50-100% by serving a diverse range of customers, from small to large utilities.

  • Integration with legacy systems is primarily through REST APIs.

  • Cybersecurity is a critical concern for energy infrastructure.

  • The demand for energy is increasing, stressing existing infrastructure.