ELWIND has appointed Dutch consultancy Haskoning to conduct a grid study for the planned Estonian-Latvian offshore wind park. The study will examine potential grid connection points, cable routes, and network configurations necessary for linking the cross-border project to national transmission systems.
For the sites under consideration in both Latvia and Estonia, the assessment will identify technically and legally viable grid connection points, review the capacity of the transmission network, and map possible routes and lengths for subsea and land cables. It will also evaluate risks and restrictions that could affect cable placement, taking into account maritime spatial plans, existing infrastructure corridors, designated nature areas such as Natura 2000 sites, military zones, and regulatory frameworks.
The work will extend to possible onshore substation locations and aim to ensure efficient power evacuation from the offshore sites. The study forms part of a broader programme of technical and environmental investigations supporting ELWIND, which is being jointly developed by Estonia and Latvia.
The cross-border project seeks to provide accessible renewable energy to both countries, while contributing to regional energy security and decarbonisation goals. Ongoing studies are assessing the potential impacts of the wind park on marine ecosystems, seabed conditions, landscapes, and socio-economic factors to help guide planning and permitting processes.
