Lithuania, Latvia and Germany have signed a joint declaration to explore the Baltic–German PowerLink, a hybrid offshore electricity interconnector combining cable transmission with renewable generation capacity.
Energy ministers from the three countries, representing transmission operators Litgrid, Augstsprieguma tīkls and 50Hertz, committed to feasibility studies for the 2 GW, 600 km project linking the Baltic States to Germany. Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas said it would boost electricity exports, renewables development and energy security through intensified energy cooperation.
The hybrid interconnection would integrate up to 2 GW of offshore wind capacity while facilitating cross-border electricity trading, thereby reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to greater price stability. The planned studies will include a comprehensive cost–benefit analysis, assessment of financing structures, and evaluation of technical solutions. The project may seek designation as a Project of Common Interest (PCI) within the European Union, with EU funding applications targeted for submission by Q3 2026.
Operators previously submitted the project – initially called the Baltic Hub – into the 2026 Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E).
Connection points are still under evaluation along the Lithuania–Latvia border, with project completion targeted for 2037. The interconnection is expected to strengthen the reliability and security of electricity supply across all three countries.
