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Sadales Tikls Invests in EU Funded Projects to Improve Electricity Supply in Talsi Region

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As part of its ongoing efforts to modernize the power grid and increase the availability of capacity, Sadales Tikls, AS has invested in a significant upgrade of the 110/20 kilovolt (kV) transformer substation "Valdemarpils" in the Talsi region. The project, co-financed by the European Union (EU) Recovery Fund, has resulted in the installation of a second transformer and the construction of a 24-kilometer-long 20 kV underground cable line connecting the reconstructed substation with Roja. This upgrade has increased the capacity available in the Talsi region by 4 megawatts (MW), significantly improving the quality and reliability of electricity supply in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The modernization of the substation "Valdemarpils" has increased the capacity available in the Talsi region by 4 megawatts (MW), bringing the total capacity to 8 MW.
  • The reconstruction of the substation and the construction of the cable line have been funded by around 3.3 million euros, of which approximately 90% is EU funding.
  • The implementation of underground cables has significantly improved the quality of electricity supply in the region, reducing the impact of weather conditions on the power grid.
  • The quality of electricity supply in Latvia is currently at a high level, but ongoing investments are necessary to maintain and improve the infrastructure.
  • The use of EU Recovery Fund funding has allowed for the completion of significant power grid modernization works in Valdemarpils, with further projects planned to reconstruct several hundred kilometers of power lines in various regions of Latvia.
  • The stability of electricity supply and the availability of power are crucial for both residents and entrepreneurs in the Talsi region.
  • The modernized infrastructure has improved the quality and reliability of electricity supply, with Latvia achieving the best electricity supply quality indicators in the Baltics.

Statistics:

  • 3.3 million euros invested in the reconstruction of the substation and the construction of the cable line.
  • 90% of the investment, around 2.97 million euros, is funded by the European Union (EU) Recovery Fund.
  • 4 megawatts (MW) increase in capacity available in the Talsi region due to the modernization of the substation "Valdemarpils".
  • 20-25 kilometers of underground cable line built along the route Valdemarpils - Arlava - Lube - Roja.
  • 220 minutes: the total duration of electricity supply interruptions (SAIDI) per customer per year in Latvia in 2024.
  • 228 minutes: the total duration of electricity supply interruptions (SAIDI) per customer per year in Estonia in 2024.
  • 546 minutes: the total duration of electricity supply interruptions (SAIDI) per customer per year in Lithuania in 2024.

Sources:

  • Sadales Tikls, AS press release
  • Interview with Kaspars Melnis, Minister of Climate and Energy
  • Interview with Sandis Jansons, Chairman of the Board of "Sadales tikls"
  • Interview with Ansis Berzins, Chairman of Talsi Region Council
  • European Union (EU) Recovery Fund documentation
  • "Modernization of the Electricity Distribution System of AS "Sadales tikls"" (1.2.1.5.i investment project)

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