Adwisery experts helped Nordic Solar implement the cybersecurity requirements set out in the Law on Electricity of the Republic of Lithuania for Lithuania’s largest solar park
Adwisery experts helped Nordic Solar implement the cybersecurity requirements set out in the Law on Electricity of the Republic of Lithuania for Lithuania’s largest solar park, located in Molėtai. The aim of the project was to address the cybersecurity requirements established by Regulation (EU) 2019/941 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on risk-preparedness in the electricity sector, as reflected in the national legal framework.
* Abbreviations and explanations
- • Regulation (EU) 2019/941 – Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on risk-preparedness in the electricity sector. It establishes common requirements for Member States, transmission system operators and regulatory authorities to ensure the security of electricity supply. The Regulation requires risk assessments to be carried out, action plans for potential supply disruptions to be prepared, and Member States’ preparedness for emergencies in the energy sector to be coordinated.
- • The Law on Electricity of the Republic of Lithuania – a national law governing the management, development and supervision of the energy sector. It establishes the framework for the use of energy resources and the generation, supply, transmission, distribution and consumption of energy, as well as the obligations of energy sector entities to ensure compliance with energy security, reliability and cybersecurity requirements.
- • A GAP analysis is conducted to identify the current and desired states and determine what is required to achieve the target state.
- • PETA – Description of the Procedure for the Use of Electricity Networks.
During the project, the experts:
- Conducted a GAP analysis against the applicable requirements;
- Prepared and agreed on a draft cybersecurity policy and the supporting procedures for its implementation;
- Conducted an information security risk assessment;
- Assessed compliance with the requirements of the Law on Electricity and its implementing legislation (PETA);
- Together with partners, assessed the implementation of technical cybersecurity controls in accordance with the PETA provisions covering security requirements for information and control systems in the electricity sector.
„Nordic Solar“ confirms that Adwisery delivered the services on time and to a high standard, fulfilled its contractual obligations, and demonstrated professionalism through its experts, as stated in the testimonial provided.