Implementation of Integration Problem for Baltic Energy Systems into Continental Europe Energy

Abstract

With the restoration of the Baltic States independence, they faced problems both of a political and economic nature. First of all, these problems were caused by the need to strengthen the energy independence of the Baltic States, since historically its power systems worked in synchronous mode with the United power system of Russia, depending on its mode of operation. It was the Baltic States' desire to eliminate energy dependence on a single energy supplier that determined their desire to integrate their transmission networks into the electrical system of continental Europe. The solution to this problem allows the Baltic States to strengthen their energy independence and become a full participant in the electricity market of continental Europe. Aspects of integration of the Baltic power systems with the power systems of continental Europe are considered. There are made the analysis of the current state and development of the infrastructure for the Baltic States electric systems, the development of electricity trade between the Baltic States and continental Europe, the problems of shortage and increase of base capacity in the region. The characteristics of the energy and climate national plans published by the Baltic States are given, which consider their intentions to develop renewable energy production for the period up to 2030, which provide for a significant increase in electricity production due to wind farms. The possibilities of reducing the risks of power supply reliability to consumers when there is insufficient balance of supply and demand to maintain the power balance are considered.