Germany, Latvia and Lithuania plan Baltic interconnector
The 600 km hybrid power link will boost offshore wind and energy security.
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France, Paris: Germany, Latvia and Lithuania are preparing a joint cross-border electricity transmission scheme in the Baltic Sea. Known as the Baltic-German PowerLink, the project aims to connect the three countries and link in offshore wind farms along the Baltic coast, strengthening security of supply and energy independence.
The transmission system operators – 50Hertz in Germany, AST in Latvia and Litgrid in Lithuania – have been tasked with producing a technical and economic concept by the autumn. This step is needed to meet EU requirements for funding under its Projects of Common Interest (PCI) framework.
A joint declaration of intent was signed in Paris during a ministerial meeting of the International Energy Agency by Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche, and her counterparts Žygimantas Vaiciunas of Lithuania and Kaspars Melnis of Latvia.
The ministers highlighted the benefits of hybrid interconnectors, which function both as cross-border trading links and as grid connections for offshore wind. They said such links can support competitive power prices and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
The scheme has also been submitted for inclusion in the European Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP), allowing detailed studies of its market impact, supply security contribution and potential EU funding needs. A decision on the next phase is expected by the end of 2026.
Earlier studies indicate the project would involve a 600 km subsea cable between Germany and a landing point in south-west Latvia or north-west Lithuania, plus an onshore hub capable of integrating around 2 GW of offshore wind into regional grids.
Source: Energy Global
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