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Poland Passes New Renewable Energy Law: Key Changes for Offshore Wind, Prosumers, and Energy Cooperatives
Polish Government, the Sejm, has adopted new legislation for the renewable energy sector by an overwhelming majority. The new law primarily concerns offshore wind energy but also introduces significant provisions for tenant prosumers and energy cooperatives. The Sejm approved an amendment to the Act on Promoting Electricity Generation in Offshore Wind Farms, drafted by the…
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Lithuanian TSO restors electricity interconnection with Sweden
After the successful completion of scheduled maintenance works, the “NordBalt” interconnection has been re-energised two days earlier than planned. Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator, Litgrid, reports that following the annual planned maintenance works in Lithuania, the “NordBalt” electricity interconnection was successfully switched back on two days ahead of schedule. At the end of October, due to…
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Greece Balances Growth and Challenges in Its Renewable Energy Transition
Weekly round-up of the latest developments in Greece’s energy sector, based on research by The Voice of Renewables. From policy updates and major investments to the challenges facing industry players, it highlights the key stories shaping the country’s drive towards a cleaner and more resilient energy future. Diplomatic Tensions Test the Great Sea Interconnector Greece’s renewable energy…
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Litgrid begins electricity transmission line reconstruction works in Panevėžys
Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator, Litgrid, is launching the preparation and construction works for the reconstruction of two 110 kV overhead transmission lines — Panevėžys–Ekranas II and Panevėžys–Velžys I. One of these overhead lines will be replaced with an underground cable line. The project will reduce visual pollution and ensure a reliable electricity supply for residents and businesses in…
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Lithuania’s Energy Revolution: Balancing Ambition and Reality
A Bold Path to Independence Lithuania’s energy transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. Once heavily reliant on Russian energy imports, the small Baltic nation has reinvented its strategy to pursue independence, sustainability, and innovation. The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Lithuania 2025 – Energy Policy Review offers a timely look at how far the country has…
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Electromontaj Wins Tender for the Construction of the 400 kV Gădălin–Suceava Overhead Power Line
Electromontaj is proud to announce that it has won the tender for the construction of the 400 kV Gădălin–Suceava overhead power line, a strategic project of national significance for Romania that will strengthen and modernise the country’s electricity transmission network. Spanning approximately 260 kilometres, the high-voltage line will traverse the Eastern Carpathian Mountains, connecting 40 localities across the counties of Cluj,…
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ABL picked to support installation of Eastern Green Link 2
Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been awarded a contract by Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) to provide marine warranty survey (MWS) services to support the installation of the Eastern Green Link 2 – a 2 GW link between Scotland and England. Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) is a major UK energy infrastructure project, which involves the installation…
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Lithuania Launches Public Consultation to Boost Electricity Trade and Renewable Integration with Poland
Lithuania takes another step in strengthening the regional electricity market – a public consultation is launched on increasing the transmission capacity of the electricity interconnections between Lithuania and Poland. Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator Litgrid has presented a concept for expanding the cross-border electricity transmission capacity between Lithuania and Poland. The aim is to create better conditions…
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When the Lights Went Out: Inside the Iberian Blackout of 2025
On 28 April 2025, at 12:33 p.m., the Iberian Peninsula experienced a total blackout. Spain and Portugal went dark, leaving streets empty, trains stalled mid-journey, elevators frozen, and digital networks offline. For millions, it was a sudden and visceral lesson in our dependence on electricity. The Anatomy of a Blackout Preliminary investigations by ENTSO-E reveal the collapse was triggered…
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Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, and Latvia, initiate a €382 million project to fortify critical energy infrastructure.
In late September 2025, Lithuania, together with Poland, Estonia and Latvia, launched a €382 million coordinated effort to bolster the resilience of their power transmission infrastructure against aerial threats—especially drones. The plan is spearheaded by Lithuanian grid operator Litgrid and Poland’s PSE, with Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas and Litgrid CEO Rokas Masiulis playing prominent roles in pitch…
