Until February 8, the power systems of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will operate on the IPS/UPS system, where the power frequency is controlled by Russia.
The Baltic countries will finally disconnect from the Russian electricity grid on February 8 and synchronize with the EU the following day. This was reported by the Estonian energy company Elering.
It was noted that the Baltic power system operator will disconnect the electricity systems of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania from the IPS/UPS and will start a joint test of operating their power systems in energy island mode. Synchronization on the part of continental Europe is scheduled for February 9, 2025.
Currently, the power systems of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania operate on an IPS/UPS system, where Russia controls the power frequency.
“Synchronization with the continental European synchronous zone will ensure independent, stable and reliable frequency regulation in the electricity grids of the Baltic countries and increase energy security in the region,” the statement said.
According to Elering, the synchronization will improve the interconnection and market integration of the EU energy systems, which will allow the Baltic energy systems to operate according to common European rules.
Synchronization is supported by the EU with co-financing from CEF Energy of around €1.2 billion, which is expected to cover up to 75% of the project cost costs.
It was previously reported that Lithuania will disconnect from Russia’s network with other Baltic countries.
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