Lithuania 720MWh Energy Storage Power Station Investment Plan

What is Lithuania's electricity storage project?

The electricity storage project will guarantee security and stability of energy supply in Lithuania. It will also enable Lithuania to disconnect from the Russian controlled electricity grid and synchronize with the continental European electricity grid.

Will lavastream install a thermal power plant in Lithuania?

Lavastream plans to install a thermal power plant with a capacity of around 30 MW in Klaipėda and 15 MW in southwestern Lithuania by 2028, as well as a geothermal-geological long-range electricity storage system.

How DH &C systems are being implemented in Lithuania?

Currently part of DH systems in Lithuania is installing and/or planning to install heat storage facilities, which will enable an increase the efficiency and enhance the living age of biomass-burning DH&C systems. These are mainly insulated hot water tanks and/or underground water tank storage.

What is Lithuania's energy strategy?

The Strategy has 4 main objectives – to ensure a secure and reliable supply of energy to all consumers, to achieve 100% climate-neutral energy for Lithuania and the region, to transition to an electricity economy and develop a high value-added energy industry, as well as to ensure the accessibility of energy resources for consumers.

Why should Lithuania invest in batteries?

It will also enable Lithuania to disconnect from the Russian controlled electricity grid and synchronize with the continental European electricity grid. In case of accidents, batteries will provide instantaneous electricity reserve service in less than one second. In the future, batteries will help to integrate renewable energy sources.

How much electricity does Lithuania generate?

According to Litgrid’s (Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator) preliminary data, in the first half of the year 2024, the national electricity generation amounted to 3,783.4 GWh, of which RES accounted for 2,990.1 GWh.