Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid has delivered another support package to Ukraine to strengthen the country's power supply and help restore damaged energy infrastructure, Delfi reports.
The package includes over 7,000 glass insulators used on power lines and substations. The equipment is no longer used in Lithuanian infrastructure but remains in good condition.
"We collected this equipment from various corners of Lithuania, and it has been successfully delivered to Ukraine. We are confident that this equipment will help restore the operation of power lines and substations of the Ukrainian energy system faster," Litgrid head Rokas Masiulis said in a statement.
According to Litgrid, the insulators transferred to Ukraine are necessary to ensure the operation, safety and reliability of the electricity grid.
This marks the seventh support package from Litgrid to Ukraine. Previous shipments included four voltage autotransformers and other critical equipment for the power transmission network.
In late October, Germany announced a contribution of 60 million euros ($69,6 mn) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to accelerate the supply of generators, energy equipment and mobile thermal power plants.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had earlier announced additional funding to provide electricity and heating for Ukraine ahead of winter.
