Why does Lithuania need reliable energy storage?

Uloza pointed to the growing demand for reliable energy storage as Lithuania’s renewable energy sector expands.

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.

What is Lithuania's first commercial battery storage site?

This facility, which is set to become Lithuania’s first commercial battery storage site, will significantly increase the country’s storage capacity by around 50%. The project, located near the capital city of Vilnius, is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.

What is E-Energija doing in Lithuania?

E-energija Group has commenced construction on Lithuania’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) project, the 120MWh Vilnius BESS. This facility, which is set to become Lithuania’s first commercial battery storage site, will significantly increase the country’s storage capacity by around 50%.

How much electricity does Lithuania use?

“Although the average electricity consumption in Lithuania is around 1,500 megawatts, the installed capacity of both solar and wind power plants is expected to exceed 2,000 megawatts in 2025, enabling surplus electricity to be stored and supplied to consumers during peak hours,” he noted.