The Baltic power systems were successfully disconnected from the Russian-controlled power supply system on February 8 at 9:09 a.m., with no impact on consumers – the power supply system in Latvia is stable and secure.
As of 9:30 on Saturday, the Baltic States are operating autonomously, or in so-called “island” mode.
To connect to the European grid, the Baltic transmission system operators Elering, Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) and Litgrid have simultaneously launched an isolated operation test.
The isolated operation test is an important step in preparing the Baltic power systems for synchronization with the Continental European Synchronous Area (CESA). During this period, the Baltic power system autonomously controls the frequency on the grid. The state of the power supply can be monitored on the digital map.
The synchronization process with continental Europe is scheduled to be completed on February 9 at around 14:00. The Baltic transmission operators have been preparing for this project for more than 15 years, investing heavily in developing and strengthening the transmission infrastructure and acquiring new technologies needed for the reliable operation of the electricity systems.
Until now, the Baltic countries were part of the Russian-controlled synchronous area.
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