Baltic states ready for synchronization with European power grid

  • 2025-01-14
  • BNS/TBT Staff

TALLINN - In less than four weeks, on Feb. 8, the Baltic states are to disconnect from the Russian power system and join the continental European frequency area, according to the Estonian Ministry of Climate.

"Russia has proven to be an unreliable partner, which is why Estonia, along with Latvia and Lithuania, will desynchronize from the Russian power grid at the start of February and join the continental European frequency area. This is a major step for energy security," Minister of Climate Yoko Alender said.

The disconnection from the Russian grid will take place on Feb. 8. Afterward, the Baltic states will join the continental European frequency area. Preparations for the project have been ongoing for about 20 years. A total of approximately 1.6 billion euros has been invested in the three Baltic states and Poland to enable the frequency change.

"Estonia and Elering, together with partners, have assessed potential risks and taken measures to mitigate them. Our goal is to carry out the transition from one frequency area to another without Estonian residents even noticing it. The Baltic states have sufficient dispatchable capacities and external connections to ensure a smooth synchronization with the continental European frequency area," said Kalle Kilk, chairman of the management board at transmission system operator Elering.

For consumers, it is important to know that the objective is to complete the frequency transition seamlessly, without any noticeable impact. The process is safe, and there is no need to unplug electronic devices from the power grid during the transition.