Nearly 20,000 customers left without electricity in Lithuania

Nearly 20,000 customers in Lithuania experienced a power outage Tuesday morning, disrupting electricity supply in the Panevėžys region and surrounding areas. The disruption began at 11:18 AM when a 110 kV electricity line connecting Panevėžys and Velžys, operated by transmission system operator Litgrid, experienced a temporary fault.

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A temporary disruption occurred in the transmission network, operated by 'Litgrid' – the 110 kV 'Panevėžys–Velžys' electricity line disconnected. The transmission system operator 'Litgrid' confirmed that supply was promptly restored, but a temporary lack of one phase occurred in part of the network.

According to Rasa Juodkienė, a representative for the electricity distribution operator (ESO), the transmission line was quickly reconnected. However, a temporary lack of one phase in a part of the network caused the outage for residents. ESO began rerouting power through the distribution network at 11:59 AM to ensure quality electricity supply.

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After receiving additional information from 'Litgrid', at 11:59 AM ESO began rerouting customers in the distribution network to ensure quality electricity supply.

The outage affected approximately 19,800 clients in Panevėžys city and the Vašuokėnai and Viešintų vicinities. Electricity supply was fully restored to all customers by 12:47 PM. Juodkienė noted that the company's swift response and ability to perform necessary network switching were facilitated by implemented digitalization solutions, which enhance network flexibility and control capabilities.

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Electricity supply to all customers was restored at 12:47 PM.

During the outage, which lasted just over an hour for most, residents reported issues with internet service, household appliances, and other electricity-dependent services. Many took to social media to share information about the disruptions and inquire about the restoration timeline.

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We can implement such technical solutions due to the digitalization solutions implemented in the network, which increase the network's flexibility and control capabilities.