The largest energy storage photovoltaic power station in northwest Vilnius

Who manages Lithuania's electricity storage facilities?

At the end of July 2021, the Government of the Republic of Lithuania appointed Energy cells, a company of the EPSO-G Group, as the operator of the instantaneous isolated operation electricity reserve for Lithuania’s electricity storage facilities and entrusted it with the management of the electricity storage facilities system.

Where is Lithuania's largest solar park?

Danish solar energy company Nordic Solar is building Lithuania's largest solar park to date, located in Moletai in eastern Lithuania about 60 km from Vilnius. The new solar park, which is currently under construction, is expected to start producing electricity in the first half of 2024. Courtesy of Nordic Solar

Why is electricity storage important in Lithuania?

Lithuania’s system of electricity storage facilities is essential to ensure the security of Lithuania’s energy system and its ability to operate in isolated mode.

How will Lithuania's energy storage system work?

The energy storage system, which will provide Lithuania with an instantaneous isolated operation electricity reserve until synchronisation with the continental European networks (CEN), will be used after synchronisation for the integration of energy produced from renewable sources.

How many MW will Vilnius Power Plant have?

The total electrical capacity of the power plant will be about100 MW and the thermal capacity will be about 240 MW. Vilnius combined heat and power plant has been planned taking into account the heat demand in the capital and the situation in the waste and biofuel market.

What is Lithuania's largest solar project?

Upon completion, the 100 MW project will be the country’s largest solar installation to date. Lithuanian energy company Ignitis has purchased a 200 MW hybrid solar-wind project in Latvia. The installation is in the early stages of development, with construction scheduled to begin in 2025.