Estonia, together with Latvia and Lithuania, will fully decouple from the Russian electricity system and join the continental European frequency area. This step will strengthen Estonia's energy security by making the energy system independent from Russia.

On 8 February, the Baltic countries will completely disconnect from the Russian electricity system and will be in island mode. This means that Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will temporarily maintain the frequency of their electricity system themselves. The following day, on 9 February, the Baltic states will connect to the continental Europe frequency area.

 

Energy companies have prepared thoroughly for the transition, and it is very unlikely that Estonian residents will notice the transition.

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