2025-10-15
Litgrid delivers a fourth autotransformer to Ukraine – enough capacity to power a quarter of a million people
Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator Litgrid has delivered a fourth high-voltage autotransformer to Ukraine. The equipment will help restore and strengthen the country’s war-damaged electricity transmission network. With a capacity of 200 MW, the autotransformer is sufficient to supply electricity to more than 250,000 people.
“Lithuania continues and will continue to stand firmly with Ukraine and support its efforts to ensure energy security. Each piece of equipment we provide strengthens the country’s resilience. We are ready to deliver rapid assistance for critical infrastructure and contribute to rebuilding and reinforcing Ukraine’s energy system,” said Žygimantas Vaičiūnas, Lithuania’s Minister of Energy.
“Each shipment like this is more than just equipment. It is our support and a clear message: Ukraine is not alone. Autotransformers are strategic pillars of the energy system – they ensure that light and heat continue to reach homes, hospitals and industrial facilities. We are not only providing technology, we are strengthening the country’s resilience and faith in victory,” said Rokas Masiulis, CEO of Litgrid.
So far, Litgrid has provided Ukraine with three support packages, which included three 330/110/10 kV autotransformers and other essential power transmission equipment: disconnectors, compressors, insulators, transformer bushings, relay protection and automation devices, and current and voltage measurement transformers.
The power systems of the Baltic States and Ukraine operate on the same voltage levels, which differ from those used in many other European countries. For this reason, the transformers and substation equipment supplied by Litgrid and other Baltic transmission system operators are particularly valuable and compatible with Ukraine’s grid.
This support for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure is being coordinated and delivered with the assistance of the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Ukraine, the Ministry of Energy of Lithuania, the European Commission, and Poland’s Strategic Reserves Agency.
