This week, the operators of the energy systems in continental Europe confirmed the readiness of the Baltic States for synchronization with their grid, which will take place on February 9, 2025.
Until the end of 2024, the operators of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will continue preparations for the synchronization. Currently, the energy systems of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are connected to the IPS/UPS system, where the frequency is controlled by Russia.
On February 8, 2025, the Baltic States’ energy systems will be disconnected from the IPS/UPS system and will begin testing their operation in island mode. The final synchronization with continental Europe will occur on February 9. This move will improve cross-border electricity transmission lines within the EU and increase the integration of electricity markets, allowing the Baltic States to operate under common European rules.
The European Union has allocated about 1.2 billion euros for this project, covering up to 75% of the costs. As part of the project, new high-voltage power transmission lines have been built in Estonia, and three synchronous compensators have been installed to maintain stable frequency in the system, costing 350 million euros.
