The Competition Authority gave a devastating assessment of Elektrilevi’s crisis capacity

The Competition Authority has determined that Elektrilevi, the Estonian power transmission system operator, requires improvements in planning, failure management, and oversight of potential threats to power lines following extensive power outages in Saaremaa during December. The investigation, prompted by the significant strain placed on trees and power lines due to December snowfall, revealed a need for increased planning skills and enhanced capabilities in responding to failures. Specifically, the Competition Authority emphasized the importance of improved supervision of conditions that could jeopardize power lines, including vegetation located in close proximity to transmission infrastructure.

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