Germany, Latvia, and Lithuania launch the Baltic-German PowerLink submarine cable project in the Baltic Sea

Germany, Latvia, and Lithuania have started preparations for the creation of Baltic-German PowerLink — a new submarine electricity interconnector in the Baltic Sea, which is intended to strengthen the region’s energy security and integrate growing offshore wind generation into the European market. This was reported by CEENERGYNEWS.

According to preliminary plans, the project provides the laying of an approximately 600-kilometer submarine cable between Germany and a connection point in Latvia or Lithuania. The infrastructure will also include an onshore energy hub capable of transmitting up to 2 GW of electricity from offshore wind farms both to Germany and to the Baltic power grids.

The initiative has a dual purpose: the interconnector will ensure cross-border electricity trade while simultaneously serving as a grid connection for offshore generation. It is expected that this will help the Baltic region more efficiently utilize renewable energy potential and bring its markets closer to the continental European price zone.

Transmission system operators 50Hertz (Germany), AST (Latvia), and Litgrid (Lithuania) are expected to prepare a technical and economic concept of the project by autumn. It should become the basis for applying for the EU Project of Common Interest (PCI) status, which will enable attracting European funding and accelerating implementation. A decision on further steps is expected at the end of 2026.