EstLink 2 (updated 20.12.2011)
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: In manufacturing, construction and installation phase
Estimated time of completion: early 2014.
Fenno-Skan 2 (updated 20.12..2011)
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: the project completed (submarine cable and converter stations)
Estimated time of completion: subsea cable project is completed and the capacity is available to the electricity market.
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