Lithuania continues to stand out as one of Europe’s leaders in renewable energy development. In 2025 alone, the country connected more than 35,000 prosumers to the grid. These energy producers not only contribute to a greener energy mix but also help stabilise the electricity market by lowering overall prices.
A Strategic Goal for the Future
One of the Ministry of Energy’s key objectives is to support the sustainable growth of prosumers while ensuring the long-term application of a fair accounting model. To achieve this, Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has submitted draft legislative amendments for public consultation.
The proposed framework would preserve the attractive two-way metering system currently in place, while also creating fairer and more balanced conditions for all market participants.
Key Proposed Changes
The amendments introduce several important measures:
- Two-way accounting as a public service: The system would be officially recognised as a service in the public interest.
- Shared financing model: Costs would be covered by both prosumers and by all electricity consumers, reflecting the benefits that prosumers bring to the grid.
- Fair contribution system: Generating consumers would pay no more than EUR 0.01 (excluding VAT) per 1 kWh of electricity supplied to the network. Additional costs would be distributed among other electricity consumers, based on the advantages created by generating customers for the system.
- Implementation timeline: The new model is planned to take effect on April 1, 2026.
Balancing Growth and Fairness
By implementing these changes, Lithuania aims to maintain attractive conditions for prosumers while ensuring fairness across the electricity market. The reform is also expected to reduce costs for suppliers and strengthen the overall efficiency of the national energy system.
With these steps, Lithuania reaffirms its role as a renewable energy frontrunner in Europe, striking a balance between rapid growth, market stability, and long-term sustainability.
