Russia s grid requirements for energy storage

4 FAQs about Russia s grid requirements for energy storage

Are Baltic power grids still part of Russia's IPS/UPS grid?

These are the last days that the Baltic states' power grids remain a part of the Russian-controlled Integrated Power System/United Power System (IPS/UPS) grid.

What if the EU loses access to Russian grid balancing services?

The EU must now also guarantee stable frequency and voltage for the Baltic states once they lose access to Russian grid balancing services. “Grid balancing” means ensuring there is always as much energy as consumers need by balancing electricity supply and demand in real time (and thus preventing power cuts).

Can Russia secure energy independence from Russia's hybrid attacks?

This will conclude the final chapter of Russia's involvement in the energy sectors of these frontline European Union (EU) and NATO member states. But the Baltic states and their NATO allies must now work to secure this hard-won energy independence from Russia's ongoing hybrid attacks on critical energy infrastructure.

Does Russia have a threat to Kaliningrad?

Russian disinformation has also focused on the supposed threat to the Kaliningrad region of Russia. In fact, Moscow has taken steps to prepare Kaliningrad to operate in an isolated system—it has expanded gas and coal-fired power generation capacity, developed gas storage facilities and installed a floating liquefied natural gas terminal.