Lithuania s power supply side energy storage policy

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.

What is Lithuania's energy policy?

This review focuses on two particularly important areas for Lithuania’s energy policy. The first is how to manage the electricity system expansion needed to meet the strategic goals of the NEIS. The second is how to decarbonise the transport sector, which is the largest source of GHG emissions in Lithuania.

How can Lithuania achieve its energy goals?

This report seeks to provide Lithuania with timely advice on how it can progress towards its energy goals, including in two focus areas: expanding the electricity system and decarbonising transport. Lithuania outlines a long-term vision for an electrified energy system and new industrial development.

Will EU grant a battery storage project in Lithuania?

European Commission delegation visiting a Fluence battery storage project in Lithuania. Image: Energy Cells via LinkedIn. Lithuania can move ahead with a scheme to provide €180 million (US$200 million) in grants to energy storage projects after it was approved by the EU.

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 important is the transport sector in Lithuania?

The transport sector is central for energy use and emissions in Lithuania. It accounts for around 40% of TFEC, over half of energy-related emissions and around one-third of total GHG emissions. Energy demand in the transport sector grew rapidly between 2013 and 2018, rising by 40% over five years. The trend has been more stable since 2019.