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European TSOs launch Eurobar Initiative for Standardised Offshore Grids
Seven European transmission system operators have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the launch of Eurobar, an initiative for interconnecting offshore wind platforms across Europe. The aim of Eurobar is to efficiently and securely integrate offshore wind power into the European power grid, starting from current regulation and projects (e.g. point-to-point connections) and prospectively evolving to an interlinked offshore network or “busbar alike system”. The concept is modular and is designed to be implemented autonomously by international partners. In that regard, striving for international standardisation of interfaces and technology is key.
Procurement of automatic Frequency Restoration Reserve (aFRR) in Q2/2021 (weeks 14-26)
The Nordic TSOs have decided to keep the current aFRR procurement of 104 hours per week in Q2/2021. The total volume will be varied with approximately 300 MW in most hours and approximately 400 MW in morning hours during weekdays.
Fenno-Skan 1 lifetime will be extended until 2040
As a result of joint technical evaluation, Svenska kraftnät and Fingrid have agreed on the intention to continue operation of Fenno-Skan 1 HVDC connection at least until end of 2040. The connection provides 400 MW market capacity between Sweden and Finland.
Webinar on the Nordic TSO strategy for wind and sector integration
The Nordic electricity transmission operators Energinet, Fingrid, Statnett and Svenska kraftnät will organise a webinar on Friday the 12th of March 2021 at 9–12 am CET.
Svenska kraftnät asks stakeholders for input on the future FCR and FFR market design
Svenska kraftnät invites stakeholders to give their early opinion on the future FCR and FFR market design, please provide input by 7 March 2021.
Webinar 17 March: Balancing markets as a business opportunity for Data centers
Providing ancillary services provides an opportunity to expand the company's business while contributing to a secure and sustainable energy transition. The balancing markets are now available for new participants, like the data center industry.
Webinar 28 January on pending updates of ramping restrictions for HVDC cables
The Nordic TSOs are preparing an update of the methodology for ramping of active power output in accordance with Article 137(3) and (4) of the SO Regulation.
Webinar on the Nordic TSO Strategy for wind and sector integration 12 March 2021
The Nordic electricity transmission operators Energinet, Fingrid, Statnett and Svenska kraftnät will organise a webinar on Friday the 12th of March 2021 at 9 -12 am CET.
Stakeholder seminar on the bidding zone review
On January the 20, 2021, the Nordic TSOs invite stakeholders to a digital seminar on the ongoing bidding zone review. The seminar will be held in English.
Procurement of automatic Frequency Restoration Reserve (aFRR) in Q1/2021 (weeks 1-13)
The Nordic TSOs have decided to keep the current aFRR procurement of 104 hours per week in Q1/2021. The total volume will be varied with approximately 300 MW in most hours and approximately 400 MW in morning hours during weekdays.