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The Baltic countries have determined the date of disconnection from the Russian energy system
Until February 8, the energy systems of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will work in the IPS/UPS system, in which the frequency of electricity is controlled by Russia.
The Baltic countries will finally disconnect from the Russian electricity grid on February 8, and the next day they will synchronize with the EU grid. This was announced by the Estonian energy company Elering.
It is noted that the Baltic energy system operators will disconnect the energy systems of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania from IPS/UPS and start a joint test of the operation of their energy systems in the energy island mode. Synchronization with part of continental Europe is planned for February 9, 2025.
Until now, the energy systems of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania operate in the IPS/UPS system, in which the frequency of electricity is controlled by Russia.
"Synchronization with the continental European synchronous zone will allow to ensure independent, stable and reliable frequency regulation in the power grids of the Baltic countries and will increase energy security in the region," the message reads.
According to Elering, the synchronization will improve the interconnection and market integration of the EU energy systems, which will enable the Baltic energy systems to work according to common European rules.
Synchronization is supported by the EU through CEF Energy co-financing in the amount of about 1,2 billion euros, which is expected to cover up to 75% of the costs of the project.
