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Lithuanian Regulator: Replacing Power Lines with Cables Too Costly
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Lithuanian Regulator: Replacing Power Lines with Cables Too Costly

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The head of Lithuania's energy regulator (VERT) stated that replacing all overhead power lines with underground cables would be prohibitively expensive for consumers.
  • VERT proposes increased investment in electricity storage facilities to enhance grid resilience and reduce costs for both the grid operator and self-generating consumers.
  • These investments aim to make the electricity system more robust and potentially mitigate losses for those who produce their own power.

Replacing Lithuania's entire network of overhead power lines with underground cables would be too costly for consumers nationwide, according to the head of the energy sector regulator, VERT. Instead, VERT advocates for greater investment in electricity storage facilities.

These storage devices, which accumulate electricity for later use, are seen as a way to make the national power system more resilient. Such investments could also lead to reduced expenses for the company managing the grid. Furthermore, storage facilities can help minimize losses for consumers who generate their own electricity.

The recommendations come from VERT, the institution responsible for regulating Lithuania's energy sector. The proposals aim to strengthen the energy infrastructure and provide economic benefits to consumers and the grid operator.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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