A unique project by the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid, the first 1 MW battery connected to the electricity grid in the Baltic states, has triumphed at Europe’s largest renewable energy awards, “The Smarter E Award”, with the title of winner in the “Outstanding Project” category.
2022 April 14
The war in Ukraine has led to greater public support for Lithuania’s strategic energy projects
The war in Ukraine has drawn public attention to Lithuania’s efforts to become energy independent and to disconnect from the Moscow-controlled electricity transmission system. This strategic goal of the state is supported by 4 out of 5 people, according to a poll conducted in March on behalf of the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator “Litgrid”.
2022 April 8
2 new Board members nominated to the Board of Litgrid AB - Tomas Varneckas ir Gediminas Karalius
The composition of the Board of Litgrid, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, is proposed to be changed from 20 April. The parent company EPSO-G after the selection process has decided to nominate Tomas Varneckas and Gediminas Karalius to become the members of the Board of Litgrid AB. The nominations will be voted on at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on 20 April.
2022 March 18
Litgrid: the goals that were achieved in 2021 ensure the security of the energy system
Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid has published a set of audited financial statements and an annual report for the previous year. In 2021, the company has successfully achieved the goals of reliability of electricity supply and of the implementation of strategic projects, ensuring electricity security in the country.
2022 March 15
Cooperation agreement signed between RB Rail AS and Litgrid
On 14th of March 2022, the Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS together with the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid signed a cooperation agreement establishing basing principles of collaboration for the implementation of the Rail Baltica global project.
2022 March 2
The Baltic electricity transmission system operators are reducing the commercial capacity of system connections with Russia
The Baltic electricity transmission network operators have unanimously decided to reduce commercial electricity imports through existing connections with Russia.
2022 February 23
With economic growth, Lithuania’s electricity consumption in 2021 was the highest in 30 years
“Litgrid”, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, announces electricity system indicators for 2021. Last year, electricity consumption in Lithuania grew by 7.8%, the highest in three decades, reflecting the ongoing post-pandemic economic recovery. Almost half of the electricity generated in Lithuania came from solar, wind and other renewable energy sources.
2022 February 4
Results achieved by Litgrid in 2021: greater reliability, strategic projects completed
Last year, Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid has further increased the indicators of reliability of electricity supply, and continued smooth implementation of the strategic projects, that are necessary in preparing for the synchronization with the continental European networks.
2022 January 27
EU endorsed a support for the second phase projects of the Baltic States' synchronisation
On Wednesday, January 26, the coordinating committee of the key EU fund for infrastructure Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) evaluated in its final selection process and approved the proposal submitted by the Baltic and Polish transmission system operators, granting EUR 170 million financial assistance to a range of projects as part of the synchronisation of the Baltic States with the Continental European Synchronous Area (CESA).
2022 January 27
Litgrid's innovation test will help increase Lithuanian energy security
Litgrid, the Lithuanian power transmission system operator, has completed the testing of the first 1 MW battery system in the Baltic states connected to the power transmission grid. The data collected during the tests are important in preparing the Lithuanian electricity system for synchronisation with the Continental European Synchronous Area, ensuring the reliability of the system and the further development of rapidly growing renewable energy generation in the country.
