Electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) of the Continental Europe Synchronous Area adopted decisions on Baltic states power systems isolated operation test and synchronisation with Continental Europe. Elering, Augstsprieguma tīkls and Litgrid, the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian TSOs plan to join Continental Europe Synchronous Area in February 2025.
2024 November 27
Baltic electricity transmission system operators agreed on partnership in system operations after synchronisation
Litgrid, Augstsprieguma tīkls and Elering, the Baltic states electricity transmission system operators, have signed the Baltic system operation region operational agreement, which describes the principles of cooperation after joining Continental Europe Synchronous Area.
2024 November 8
Invitation to the upcoming Balancing Market Surveillance Workshop
We are pleased to invite the Balancing market participants to the upcoming Balancing Market Surveillance Workshop. This workshop on 13th November 10:00 – 12:00 (EET) will provide the latest updates on Transmission System Operators (TSOs) Elering AST and Litgrid market surveillance activities and offer an opportunity to address any questions you may have regarding market surveillance, particularly in relation to the new operational and forthcoming Baltic balancing markets
2024 November 8
Litgrid results for 9 months: completed crucial steps for synchronisation, important infrastructure projects are implemented
In the third quarter of this year, Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid took the necessary steps for synchronisation with continental Europe and implemented projects that increase the reliability of the power grid and are important for the development of renewable energy and rail transport electrification. Compared to the same period a year ago, the company's revenue grew, while profits decreased.
2024 November 5
Notification on the use of market-based allocation of cross zonal capacity for the Baltic Balancing Capacity Market
The Transmission System Operators (TSOs) of the Baltic Capacity Calculation Region (Baltic CCR); Elering AS, AS “Augstsprieguma tīkls” and Litgrid AB, expect to take the common Baltic market-based allocation process of cross-zonal capacity for the exchange of automated frequency restoration reserves (aFRR) and manual frequency restoration reserves (mFRR) balancing capacity into use on 4th of February 2024. The exact implementation date will be announced on local TSOs websites when approved.
2024 October 31
Vilnius counts down the time until the Baltic States connect to the European electricity grid
On October 31, a countdown timer was unveiled near the Museum of Energy and Technology in Vilnius. It marks 100 days until February 8, 2025, when the Baltic electricity systems will operate independently for the first time and synchronise with the continental European electricity system following an isolated operation test.
2024 October 25
The foundation for the independence of Lithuania's electricity system - the first synchronous condenser has been launched in Lithuania
On Friday, the first of three synchronous condensers being installed by Litgrid, Lithuania's electricity transmission system operator, was launched at the Telšiai transformer substation. The commissioning of the synchronous condensers is the most important step in Lithuania's efforts to consolidate its energy independence in February next year by disconnecting from the Russian electricity system and synchronising with the Continental European grid.
2024 October 10
Baltic electricity transmission system operators joined European balancing energy platform MARI in preparation for synchronisation
The Baltic TSOs Litgrid, Augstsprieguma tīkls and Elering have joined the European TSOs' common balancing energy platform MARI. Participation in the European balancing market will open new opportunities for electricity generators and large consumers in the Baltic States to provide balancing services. The new balancing market will provide additional revenues for market participants and give TSOs wider access to the resources needed to balance the electricity system.
2024 October 8
Litgrid and Svenska kraftnät sign a contract to upgrade NordBalt control system
Litgrid and Svenska kraftnät, Lithuanian and Swedish transmission system operators, have signed a contract with Hitachi Energy to upgrade the control system of NordBalt HVDC interconnector. During the upgrade, control system logic, which will enhance grid stability of the Baltic countries and Sweden, will be installed.
2024 September 13
Synchronisation newsletter. Lithuania's electricity transmission network after synchronisation: projects and plans
Although most of Litgrid’s employees are engaged in the megaproject to synchronise with the continental European grid, the company’s activities are broader and more diverse. The Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator not only ensures the reliable operation of Lithuania’s electricity system daily, but also plans the country’s and the region’s electricity development for the next ten years and beyond.
