2024-08-27
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.
Litgrid was notified about the planned test by Russian electricity transmission system operator.
The last isolated operation test of the Kaliningrad region’s electricity system occurred last year, coinciding with the isolated operation test of the Lithuanian electricity system. Before that the tests in Kaliningrad were carried out in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
The operation of the Lithuanian electricity transmission system will not be affected by the test. Litgrid will ensure the reliability of the system and the transmission of electricity to consumers.
Commercial electricity exchange with Russia has not been carried out since 2022, the test will have no impact on electricity prices.
In July the electricity transmission system operators of the Baltic states have notified Russian and Belarusian operators on the non-extension of the BRELL agreement. The agreement, which has been defining the terms of operation of the Baltic countries in the Russia-controlled electricity system IPS/UPS, is bound to expire in February of 2025.
It is planned that on the 8th of February the Baltic TSOs will disconnect Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian electricity systems from IPS/UPS and will start a joint isolated operation test, and the synchronisation of the Baltic electricity systems with the Continental Europe Synchronous Area will happen on the 9th of February 2025.
The electricity systems of the three Baltic states are already prepared for emergency synchronisation at any moment, if that becomes necessary.
Until now, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania operate in the IPS/UPS system, in which the electricity frequency is centrally controlled by Russia. Synchronisation with Continental Europe Synchronous Area will allow for independent, stable and reliable frequency control of the Baltic states electricity grids and will increase energy security in the region.
