• Low Renewable Generation and Transmission Constraints Drive Lithuanian Power Price Surge

    Low Renewable Generation and Transmission Constraints Drive Lithuanian Power Price Surge

    Cool and overcast weather last week increased electricity consumption and led to low solar power generation. Calm weather on Sunday evening and this morning caused electricity price spikes. Due to maintenance work at the Kruonis transformer substation, electricity trading between the Baltic States and the Nordic countries has been restricted until October 30. Between October 13–19, the average weekly wholesale electricity…

  • Lithuanian TSO restors electricity interconnection with Sweden

    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…