Expansion of Bitenai transformer substation
Status: project completed.
The aim of the project
To increase the reliability of electricity supply in Western Lithuania by expanding the 330 kV Bitėnai switchyard.
Significance of the project
In preparation for synchronisation with the Central European Synchronous Area (CESA), the Lithuanian electricity transmission grid is being renewed and strengthened.
Synchronisation with the networks of continental Europe is the last step towards Lithuania’s energy independence. Currently, our electricity system is still dependent on frequency control in Russia, but already in 2025, it will operate in one synchronous area together with the systems of other European countries.
The expansion of 330/110/10 kV Bitėnai transformer substation (construction of a second autotransformer of the required capacity and 110 kV switchyard) made it possible to connect a new 110 kV electricity transmission line Pagėgiai-Bitėnai and increased reliability of electricity supply to all 110 kV transit line Klaipėda-Pagėgiai-Jurbarkas transformer substations (Šilutė, Juknaičiai, Usėnai, Pagėgiai, Taurai, Tauragė). In addition, the development of wind power plants in the region and the inclusion of the generation of existing wind farms (Kreivėnai and Lauksargiai) in the Lithuanian electricity system were ensured.
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| Territory: Pagėgiai municipality, Bitėnai village |
| Voltage: 330 kV |
| Completion date: 2019. |
| Financing: the project is co-financed under the measure “Modernization and Development of the Electricity Transmission System” from the European Union Regional Development Fund. |
General project information
The 330 kV transformer substation was expanded with the construction of a 110 kV switchyard and the installation of a second autotransformer.
This is the first of fourteen strategic projects for Lithuania's synchronisation with continental European networks approved by the Government.
Work calendar
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Date of implementation
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A design and construction contract was signed
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2018 Q1
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Construction works completed, construction completion certificate received
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2019 Q4
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Project financing
The European Union has allocated EUR 1,482 million for financing the project. The project is co-financed under the European Union Funds Investment Operational Program 2014-2020, Priority 6 “Development of Sustainable Transport and Core Network Infrastructure”, Measure 06.3.1-LVPA-V-103 “Modernisation and Development of the Electricity Transmission System” from the EU Regional Development Fund.
