Mid-term capacity development

EstLink 2 (updated 20.5.2010)

Asset concerned, place: EstLink 2 between Finland and Estonia

Type if asset: HVDC interconnection, subsea cable

Effect on interconnector capacity (between control/bidding areas): capacity will increase by 650 MW to both directions

Project status: investment decision done

Estimated time of completion: in the beginning of 2014. 

Fenno-Skan 2 (updated 13.5.2008)

Asset concerned, place: Fenno-Skan 2 between Finland and Sweden

Type if asset: HVDC interconnection, subsea cable

Effect on interconnector capacity (between control/bidding areas): capacity will increase by 800 MW to both directions

Project status:contract agreements ready (submarine cable and converter stations)

Estimated time of completion: at the end of 2011.


Previous reports


The size of the biggest unit in the power system will increase (updated 21.2.2008)

Asset concerned, place: commissioning of Olkiluoto 3 nuclear unit

Type if asset: Powerplant

Effect on interconnector capacity (between control/bidding areas): capacity from Sweden to Finland will decrease by 300 MW

Project status: more information www.tvo.fi

Estimated time of completion: more information www.tvo.fi