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Litgrid to promote more efficient use of the electricity network – public consultation on implementation of dynamic transmission tariff announced
Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid is announcing a public consultation on a new option for electricity consumers connected to the transmission network to choose a dynamic tariff. With the rapid growth of renewable electricity production, Litgrid is promoting system flexibility and creating an incentive for consumers to respond to changes in electricity prices. Higher…
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ABL to support installation of Greek interconnector
Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been appointed as marine warranty survey (MWS) services provider to support Hellenic Cables’s installation of the upgraded interconnectors that will improve the energy resilience at Greece’s Ionian islands. This interconnector project involves the installation of submarine cables between Kefalonia and Zakynthos, and Lefkada and Kefalonia. The project will upgrade…
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Greece Energy Roundup — October 2025
October 2025 was a dynamic month for Greece’s energy transition, marked by a wave of announcements and milestones across solar, wind, hydrogen, energy storage and grid development. The country continued to position itself as a key player in the region’s decarbonisation and energy security agenda, with both public and private sectors accelerating investment in low-carbon…
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Lithuania Powers Ahead: Renewables, Storage, and Grid Upgrades Transform Energy Future
In October 2025, Lithuania continued to make significant strides in its energy transition, focusing on expanding renewable generation, energy storage, and grid resilience. The country has been actively developing large-scale battery energy storage systems, with projects such as the 291 MW installations at Kelmė, Mažeikiai, and Kruonis, alongside private initiatives like the 70 MW project in Šalčininkai.…
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Lithuania’s Renewable Energy Boom: Record Growth and the Path to Unlocking Its Full Potential
Written for The Voice of Renewables by Renwise. Lithuania’s renewable energy capacity is growing impressively, but faces a reality that is holding back projects: only a fifth of the projects that reserved the grid have reached FID Recently, Litgrid announced that more than 5,400 MW of installed capacity of solar (2,936 MW) and wind (2,467…
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Cybersecurity challenges for the renewable energy sector
Author: Davide Barbieri, PhD As renewable energy becomes the backbone of global decarbonisation, the sector faces a rapidly growing but often underestimated risk: cyberthreats. Solar farms, wind turbines, and energy storage systems are now deeply digitalized and connected, and this connectivity, while enabling efficiency and smart management, also exposes critical vulnerabilities. Digital Risk The renewable…
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Enedis and ABB renew framework agreement to accelerate France’s SF6-free grid transition
Enedis, France’s largest distribution system operator (DSO), has renewed its framework agreement with ABB to continue modernizing the country’s electricity networks. The five-year deal, which can be extended to eight years, reflects the strength of the long-standing partnership between the two companies and Enedis’ ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its medium-voltage network infrastructure.…
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From Klaipėda to Akmenė: ESO’s newly created “corridor” will allow the transport of oversized cargo without power shutdowns
Lithuanian TSO “Energijos skirstymo operatorius” (ESO), together with one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers, the Danish company Vestas, has established a “corridor” stretching from Klaipėda to the Latvian border, enabling the transport of oversized cargo without interrupting electricity supply. In sixteen locations across the Samogitia (Žemaitija) region, ESO replaced overhead power lines crossing roads…
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Lithuania’s Smart Grid Revolution: Why Data, Flexibility and Digital Twins Hold the Key to Energy Independence
Lithuania stands at a pivotal point in its energy transition. Having successfully synchronised its power grid with continental Europe and launched major tenders for large-scale battery energy storage, the country has taken impressive steps towards energy independence and decarbonisation. Yet, beneath this progress lies a quieter but crucial challenge: the nation’s electricity grid remains largely…
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Hash Functions and Merkle Trees: Securing Data in European Energy Utilities
Europe’s energy sector is undergoing an unprecedented digital transformation. Smart grids, renewable integration, and decentralised energy markets are redefining how electricity is generated, distributed and traded. This evolution improves operational efficiency and customer service but also introduces new cybersecurity challenges. Ensuring the integrity of operational data—from smart meters, SCADA systems and IoT devices—has become essential…
