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.
2024 August 27
Isolated operation test of the Kaliningrad electricity system is planned in September
Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid announces that on 14th of September this year, an annual isolated operation test of the Kaliningrad region’s electricity system is planned.
2024 August 22
Litgrid: solar and wind capacity in Lithuania has reached 3 GW
Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid informs that the capacity of solar and wind power plants operating in Lithuania has reached 3 GW. The rapid development of renewable energy is expected to continue.
2024 August 9
Litgrid announces results for the first half of 2024: continued preparation for synchronisation, focus on renewable energy
In the first half of the 2024, Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid has continued its preparations for synchronisation with the continental European grid, enabled smooth implementation of renewable energy projects, and ensured reliable electricity transmission. Compared to the same period a year ago, the company's revenue and profit grew.
2024 August 5
Litgrid started spatial planning for Harmony Link overland interconnector
Litgrid, Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, started spatial planning and environmental impact assessment works in Lithuania for the Harmony Link overland electricity connection with Poland.
