The Baltic States will fully disconnect from the Russian electricity grid on February 8 and synchronize with the EU network the following day.
This was announced by the Estonian energy company Elering.
"On the 8th of February, the Baltic TSOs will disconnect Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian electricity systems from IPS/UPS and will start a joint isolated operation test. The synchronisation of the Baltic electricity systems with the Continental Europe Synchronous Area is planned on the 9th of February, 2025," the statement reads.
Currently, the energy systems of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania operate within the IPS/UPS system, where electricity frequency is controlled by Russia.
"Synchronisation will enable better EU transmission system interconnectivity and market integration, allowing Baltic electricity systems to operate under common and transparent European rules to the benefit of all the consumers," the company added.
Elering emphasized that synchronization will improve interconnection and market integration with EU energy systems, allowing the Baltic power grids to operate under common European rules.
The synchronization project is supported by the EU through CEF Energy co-financing of approximately €1.2 billion, expected to cover up to 75% of the project costs.
