Why should Lithuania invest in solar energy?

To be an active partner of society, politicians and business, creating a suitable and sustainable environment for the development of solar energy in Lithuania. We unite solar energy market players to inspire, encourage and help Lithuania to use solar energy as a clean, renewable source of energy, ensuring energy independence and a secure future.

Is Lithuania a solar power producer?

Much of its solar energy strides are experimental and privatized, with a total installed capacity of 59MW. Despite its growth from 73.3 GWh in 2015 to 81GWh in 2019, Lithuania has ranked the lowest in solar electricity generation among EU producers in recent years. Amongst the available renewable sources, solar power is the least generated.

Does Lithuania need a new energy system?

Lithuania imports a large share of its electricity needs, while bioenergy is taking the lead in domestic energy supply. By 2030, Lithuania wants to reduce its electricity imports by half and produce 70% of its electricity needs from domestic sources. It plans to complete its synchronisation with the continental European power system by early 2025.

How many solar power plants are there in Lithuania?

As of 2012, Lithuania has 1,580 small (from several kilowatts to 2,500 kW) solar power plants with a total installed capacity of 59.4 MW which produce electricity for the country, and has an uncounted number of private power plants which make electricity only for their owners.

Which power plant provides energy storage in Lithuania?

Kruonis Pumped Storage Plant provides energy storage, averaging electrical demand throughout the day. The pumped storage plant has a capacity of 900 MW (4 units, 225 MW each). Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant has 100 MW of capacity and supplies about 3% of the electrical demand in Lithuania.

Does Lithuania produce a lot of energy?

This is evident from its impressive fiscal run across the stretch of the pandemic period. Like the other Baltic states, Lithuania does not produce all of the energy it consumes. Annual energy reports for 2021 discloses 10.4TWh in gross energy imports from mainland Europe and neighbouring states.