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Powering the future: the Baltic States’ actions and European implications
Powering the future: the Baltic States’ actions and European implications

Author(s): Anna Zaccaro
Subject(s): Politics, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Sociology
Published by: Akademia im. Jakuba z Paradyża
Keywords: Baltic states; energy security; European integration; energy diversification

Summary/Abstract: The Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—have long faced energy securitychallenges due to dependence on Russian energy. The war in Ukraine and the resulting energycrisis accelerated national efforts to diversify energy sources, strengthen infrastructure, andexpand renewables. This paper examines key measures undertaken by the Baltic states, includingthe synchronization of electricity grids with the European network, the development of LNGterminals, expansion of renewable energy capacity, and investments in energy storage. Usingqualitative analysis of policy documents, public statements, and quantitative data on energyproduction and infrastructure, the study provides a comprehensive overview of national initiatives and regional cooperation. Findings show that the Baltic states are enhancing energyindependence, improving grid resilience, and supporting broader European energy securityobjectives. While the focus is primarily

  • Issue Year: 19/2025
  • Issue No: 19
  • Page Range: 109-128
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: English, Polish
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