A digital high-voltage transformer substation, the first of its kind in the Baltic countries, was connected to Lithuanian power system. The substation is Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator’s Litgrid pilot project, aimed at assessing the benefits of digital substations for the power system.
2016 August 3
Environmentalists to work on LitPol Link route
This autumn nature protection specialists will start working on the route of Lithuanian-Polish interconnection LitPol Link. The environmental impact of the link will be monitored in Alytus and Lazdijai districts in the course of three years. This week Litgrid, the power link operator, published a notice of public procurement to select specialists for the provision of the environmental monitoring services.
2016 July 29
New Board of Litgrid elected
On 29 July a new board of Litgrid was elected in a general extraordinary meeting of shareholders. The new board consists of five members: two nominated from Litgrid, two from its holding company EPSO-G and one elected as an independent member of the board.
2016 July 22
Second Lithuanian-Polish power link feasibility to be assessed
A second power interconnection linking Lithuania with Poland is planned to be built as the Baltic States are preparing for the synchronisation of their electricity systems with the networks of continental Europe. This week the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid announced a public procurement to develop a feasibility study on the future power interconnection route.
2016 July 8
The first half year with new power links: more security and lower prices
Over the first six months this year the electricity price at the Nord Pool Lithuanian bidding area fell 4 per cent compared to the same period last year. The average electricity price was 36.2 EUR/MWh.
2016 July 4
Litgrid’s Warning in the Ten-Year Plan: Electricity Generation Is Moving Away from Lithuania
Litgrid, the electricity transmission system operator, has prepared and submitted to the National Commission on Prices and Energy Control a ten-year grid development plan for 2016-2025.
2016 June 27
Baltic TSOs launch a public consultation on the Baltic balancing market elements
On June 27, Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian electricity transmission system operators (TSO) Elering, Augstsprieguma tīkls and Litgrid launch the first set of documents for a public consultation on the common balancing market model in the Baltic countries.
2016 June 27
More power links needed for European electricity systems integration
The European Network of Transmission System Operators ENTSO-E has released a ten-year network development plan (TYNDP) which provides for key scenarios and projects for the developing of European electricity networks. The TYNDP focuses on projects aimed at reducing the impact of climate change. Among the priorities of the TYNDP is the de-synchronisation of the Baltic electricity systems of from the Russian network and their deeper integration into Western European networks to ensure the reliability of electricity supply.
2016 June 20
Transformer at NordBalt’s converter station in Sweden being replaced
One of the three transformers of the NordBalt power interconnection at the Nybro HVDC converter station in Sweden is being replaced.
2016 June 18
LitPol Link power interconnection will be making less noise
The HVDC back-to-back converter station of the LitPol Link power interconnection which links Lithuania with Poland will be producing less noise. On June 18-21, technical measures aimed at reducing noise and eliminating discomfort experienced by people living in the vicinity of the power interconnection will be taken in the HVDC back-to-back converter station located in Butrimiškės village. During the works the power interconnection will not be available to the market.
