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Baltic States’ Energy Independence Day: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia Synchronize with Continental European Networks
The Baltic States have successfully synchronized their electricity systems with the Continental European Synchronous Area. This is a historic and practically significant event for the Baltic States and Europe, enhancing the region’s energy independence and resilience. All electricity connections with Russia [...]
Baltic States join the European continental electricity grid after fully disconnecting from Russian and Belarussian networks
As of February 9th 2025, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are fully independent from Russia's and Belarus's electricity systems. They successfully integrated into the EU internal energy market by joining the European continental network via Poland. This allows the Baltic States to operate their own [...]
14 days to synchronisation of the Baltic States with the European grid. Baltic leaders commit to strengthening existing infrastructure
On the 24th of January, the Baltic Energy Ministers and the Polish State Secretary met in Riga to discuss the final steps related to the preparation for the joint synchronisation of the Baltic States. At the meeting, Ministers confirmed their commitment [...]
Lithuanian Ministry of Energy Recommends Temporary Suspension of Offshore Wind Park Tender
The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has proposed temporarily halting the ongoing tender process for an offshore wind farm to reassess the terms and conditions of the tender. This move aims to minimize the potential impact on electricity prices for consumers once [...]
Lithuanian government proposes temporary halt to offshore wind farm auction
The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has proposed a temporary suspension of the ongoing offshore wind farm auction. The pause would allow for a review of the auction’s terms to ensure minimal impact on electricity prices for end-users. A draft resolution outlining [...]
Lithuania strengthens protection of energy infrastructure
The Lithuanian government has taken swift action to enhance the protection of its energy infrastructure in preparation for the country's synchronization with the continental European electricity grid. This strategic move is critical not only for energy security but also for national [...]
New European coordinator appointed to oversee completion of Baltic synchronisation energy project
Responding to urgent needs of the region, the European Commission has appointed expert Catharina Sikow-Magny as European Coordinator for the Baltic Synchronisation projects of common interest – the project to fully integrate Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania into the continental EU [...]
Damage to EstLink 2 cable raises energy prices in Baltic countries
During the Christmas holidays, the EstLink 2 cable linking Finland and Estonia was damaged, restricting the ability to import cheaper energy from the Nordic countries to the Baltic region. As a result, electricity prices in the Baltic countries, including Lithuania, recorded [...]
Financial Decisions Finalized for Harmony Link Onshore Construction
The Polish electricity transmission system operator, PSE, has approved the financial investment decision for the onshore construction of the "Harmony Link" interconnection. This decision complements the financial commitment made by Lithuania’s transmission system operator, Litgrid, in September, marking a joint commitment [...]
Lithuania Confirms Stable Power System Despite “EstLink 2” Cable Disruption
Lithuania's Ministry of Energy has assured the public that the disruption of the "EstLink 2" power cable between Estonia and Finland has no impact on the stability of the Lithuanian electricity system. Electricity supply to consumers is fully secured, and there [...]
PFI Yearbook 2025: Opportunities and Challenges for Baltic Offshore Wind
The decarbonisation agenda is a pressing priority for governments worldwide, and the Baltic Sea region is emerging as a critical area for renewable energy development, particularly offshore wind. In April 2024, eight countries bordering the Baltic Sea – Lithuania, Denmark, Estonia, [...]
Litgrid Initiates Procurement for Harmony Link Design Services
Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid has announced the procurement of design services for the land-based segment of the „Harmony Link“ electricity interconnection with Poland. The project will involve key technical decisions and the design of critical infrastructure in Lithuania, including [...]
Ignitis Renewables to Introduce Lithuania’s Most Advanced Bird Protection Technology
Ignitis Renewables is set to become the first company in Lithuania to implement cutting-edge bird monitoring technology developed by ProTecBird. This innovative system will detect and identify birds approaching wind turbines in real time. Upon detection, the turbines will be temporarily [...]
Lithuania’s Renewable Energy Boom: Driving the Transition to Sustainability
In the face of global climate challenges and shifting geopolitical landscapes, Lithuania is positioning itself as a renewable energy leader in the Baltic region. With strategic investments in offshore and onshore wind energy, the country is demonstrating how the green transition [...]
Aegir Insights: Baltic Offshore Wind Potential Hindered by Market Challenges
A recent report by Aegir Insights, a technology-driven intelligence company serving the offshore wind sector, sheds light on the significant offshore wind potential in the Baltic Sea region, but also underscores a series of challenges that could slow its development. While [...]
NERC has announced second tender to develop Lithuanian offshore wind farms park
The National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) has launched a second tender to select a developer for an offshore wind farm in Lithuania’s territorial waters of the Baltic Sea. Tenderers have until 18 March 2025 to submit their applications and documents to [...]
Litgrid published the protocol of intentions for connecting wind farms to electricity transmission networks
In order to ensure a smooth process of signing documents for the offshore wind tender, the electricity transmission grid operator Litgrid publishes the draft protocol of intentions for connection to electricity transmission networks. Litgrid will sign this document with all developers [...]
Lithuania set the maximum price for electricity from RES and the lowest price limit for the transaction
Lithuanian National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) approved the highest possible price for the purchase and sale of electricity from renewable resources - 125.74 EUR/MWh and the lowest price limit for the transaction - 75.45 EUR/MWh. The maximum possible transaction price is [...]
An additional study of the object located at the bottom of the Baltic Sea was carried out
As Lithuania plans to develop offshore wind parks in the Baltic Sea, an additional survey of an almost 6.5 km long underwater object was carried out by order of the Ministry of Energy. The experts of the Coastal Research and Planning [...]
Litgrid has updated preliminary conditions for the connection of offshore wind farms to the electricity transmission grid
In order for Lithuania to develop offshore wind parks in the Baltic Sea and to reduce the country's dependence on electricity imports and fossil fuels, preparatory work is underway for the tender in which the developer of the park will be [...]
Baltic States agreed to work on Joint Energy Hub Project
As Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia prepare to synchronize their electricity grid with Continental Europe in just 100 days, the Baltic States have already set their sights on the next transformative initiative: a Joint Baltic Energy Hub. On 31 October in Vilnius, [...]
Ignitis Group sets plans to enter second 700 MW offshore wind tender in the Baltic Sea
Ignitis Group has unveiled its intention to participate in the second tender for offshore wind rights in the Baltic Sea, which will allocate around 700 MW of capacity. The company has also launched a process to select a partner for potential [...]
Litgrid and Svenska kraftnät sign a contract to upgrade NordBalt control system
Litgrid and Svenska kraftnät, Lithuanian and Swedish transmission system operators, have signed a contract with Hitachi Energy to upgrade the control system of NordBalt HVDC interconnector. During the upgrade, control system logic, which will enhance grid stability of the Baltic countries [...]
Lithuania approves updated National Energy and Climate Plan
The Government of the Republic of Lithuania has approved the updated National Energy and Climate Plan 2021-2030 (NECP) submitted by the Ministries of Energy and Environment. In line with the requirements of the European Union Regulation on the Governance of the [...]
New tender date for construction of offshore wind farm in Lithuania confirmed
The Lithuanian government has announced that the tender for the construction of a second 700 MW offshore wind farm will be launched on 18 November 2024. This is another step towards increasing local energy production from renewable sources, which has increased [...]
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