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.
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