Lithuanian president confident Baltic power grid synchronization will go smoothly

VILNIUS - Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda is confident that the Baltic electricity grids' synchronization with the Western European system will go smoothly this weekend, with consumers unlikely to notice the transition.

"I want to reassure everyone that everything has been thought out and all scenarios have been accounted for, and I have no doubt that the synchronization process will be smooth. People won't feel it, either in terms of their bills or any inconvenience," he told reporters in Elektrenai on Thursday.

"We'll be ready - Lithuania and the other Baltic states - to manage the key parameters of the power system ourselves, including frequency and voltage," he added.

According to the president, connecting to the Western European grid will enable the development of new renewable energy capacities, making Lithuania more attractive to investors in the sector.

"We'll no longer be dependent on the aggressor state and will have full control over our own energy system," he said.

Nauseda said that the Lithuanian Power Plant in the Elektrenai will continue to play a key role as a backup in case of any issues with international connections.

"Elektrenai is always ready to generate the electricity we need and help cover any power shortfalls," he said.