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On Wednesday, 23 September, Lithuania’s parliament got its first look at the numbers behind the country’s biggest renewable energy project. It was a closed session of the…
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The Seimas voted 84 to 1, with 16 abstentions, on 24 September 2026 to amend three energy laws: the Law on Energy, the Law on Electricity and…
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Three machines at a substation outside Alytus carry almost everything that ties Lithuania’s power grid to continental Europe. Litgrid, the country’s transmission system operator, now wants a…
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Klaipėda’s cruise terminal was built for one job: waving holidaymakers onto Baltic Sea liners. It’s now being rebuilt for a second one — docking NATO warships. That…
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Twice in the same week in Vienna, the same Lithuanian official had to switch registers entirely. At the IAEA’s 70th General Conference, deputy energy minister Gabrielius Gorbačevskis…
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On the grounds of Vilnius’s second cogeneration plant, next to turbines that have heated the city for decades, sits a new kind of machine: a 3-megawatt electrolyzer…
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Lithuania has quietly become one of Europe’s most striking renewable energy growth stories. A country of under three million people has gone from a negligible solar base…
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Ignitis Group, the Lithuanian energy conglomerate whose shareholders include the country’s Finance Ministry, is replacing nearly all of its senior leadership within about a year. The chief…
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Lithuania’s Ministry of Energy announced on 2 September 2026 that it is accelerating the replacement of overhead 10 kV power lines with underground cable in three municipalities…
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As Klaipeda is entering a significant new phase of development, Derek Michalski, Chief Editor at The Voice of Renewables speaks to Algis Latakas, Director General of Klaipeda…
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Lithuania continues to expand its battery energy storage fleet, with transmission system operator Litgrid connecting the country’s sixth commercial utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) to the national transmission…
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Lithuania is bringing greater transparency to one of Europe’s fastest-moving energy transitions with the launch of a new interactive map showcasing the country’s planned electricity, gas and…
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Lithuania has taken another step in strengthening its renewable electricity system after transmission system operator Litgrid connected a new utility-scale solar park in Kaišiadorys District to the national grid.…
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Author: Derek Michalski, Editor. Lithuania’s renewable revenue model is changing Lithuania’s renewable energy market is entering a new phase. After several years of rapid solar and wind expansion,…
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Lithuania has entered a new chapter in its energy transition with the appointment of Lukas Savickas as Minister of Energy following the July 2026 government reshuffle. His arrival comes…
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Lithuania’s energy transition has reached a defining moment. The country is moving beyond the initial phase of renewable energy expansion and entering a more complex stage: building…
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Lithuania has taken a major step towards creating a dedicated hydrogen economy after the Government approved a draft Hydrogen Law and amendments to related legislation that will…
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European Energy will commission a 25 MW / 65 MWh battery energy storage system in Anykščiai, Lithuania, combining battery storage with its existing 78.5 MW solar park…
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Klaipėda Port has officially opened Lithuania’s first green hydrogen production and refuelling facility, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition to clean energy. The new station…
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Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid and Gijos, the company managing Vilnius’s urban energy ecosystem, have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the connection of 32 MW…
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Irish renewable energy developer, N1 Capital Limited, is planning to begin construction of a large-scale green hydrogen and synthetic methane production facility in the industrial district of Panevėžys in 2028.…
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Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator, Litgrid, has announced the procurement of three 220 kV controlled shunt reactors for the construction of the Harmony Link interconnection. To date, Lithuania has only…
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The largest commercial battery energy storage system in Lithuania to date has joined the electricity balancing market. A new participant has joined the electricity balancing market organised…
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The green hydrogen project at the Port of Klaipėda is entering the testing phase. Preparations have begun to test the equipment already installed at the site of…
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Lithuania has rapidly become one of the most dynamic markets in Europe for energy aggregation, driven by its fast-growing renewable energy capacity, advanced smart-metering infrastructure, and regulatory…
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The 2nd annual Hydrogen Horizons – Baltics Nordics CEE conference will bring together leading experts, policymakers, investors, and industry stakeholders on 18 November 2026 to accelerate the…
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Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid is announcing a public consultation on a new option for electricity consumers connected to the transmission network to choose a dynamic…
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Ignitis Renewables has confirmed that it will fully implement the recommendations issued by the National Audit Office following its assessment of Curonian Nord, Lithuania’s flagship commercial offshore wind…
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The Baltic electricity transmission system operators (TSOs), together with regional partners, have reached a significant milestone in the evolution of the Baltic power market. The launch of…
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As of November 6, legal entities are invited to apply for financing for standalone energy storage parks connected directly to the electrical grid. 📢 The Ministry of Energy, together with the National…
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Rheinmetall is taking another step forward in its cooperation with Lithuania to support European and Atlantic security – right on NATO’s eastern flank. A new plant for…
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The Baltic States are at a pivotal moment in their energy transition, where it is essential to strike a balance between market competitiveness, grid security, supply reliability,…
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In October 2025, Lithuania continued to make significant strides in its energy transition, focusing on expanding renewable generation, energy storage, and grid resilience. The country has been…
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Written for The Voice of Renewables by Renwise. Lithuania’s renewable energy capacity is growing impressively, but faces a reality that is holding back projects: only a fifth…
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REFI Sun, a company owned by INVL Renewable Energy Fund I, which is managed by INVL Asset Management, the leading alternative asset manager in the Baltics, raised…
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Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator “Litgrid” has published the country’s electricity system indicators for July–September 2025. In the third quarter of this year, electricity production in Lithuania increased by 16% compared to…
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As Europe accelerates its transition to low-emission transport, the Port of Klaipėda is preparing to produce green hydrogen on-site from next year. The project, led by the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority, is…
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Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator Litgrid continues to advance both domestic and international energy resilience projects. The company has announced a public tender for the reconstruction of key transmission…
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Cool and overcast weather last week increased electricity consumption and led to low solar power generation. Calm weather on Sunday evening and this morning caused electricity price…
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Ignitis Group, a renewables-focused integrated utility, has secured EUR 318 million in non-recourse project financing from a strong group of lenders, comprising both institutional and commercial banks,…
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In recent years, the European Union has made decisive progress toward ending its dependence on Russian energy. On 6 May 2025, the European Commission unveiled a comprehensive…
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Lithuanian TSO “Energijos skirstymo operatorius” (ESO), together with one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers, the Danish company Vestas, has established a “corridor” stretching from Klaipėda to…
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Lithuania is making strong strides toward decarbonising its industry through a combination of ambitious policy, green‑investment projects, growing cleantech capacity, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Key sectors —…
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European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) and the Lithuanian gas transmission system operator Amber Grid have completed the strategic process started back in 2023 – the transfer of…
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Lithuania stands at a pivotal point in its energy transition. Having successfully synchronised its power grid with continental Europe and launched major tenders for large-scale battery energy…
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After the successful completion of scheduled maintenance works, the “NordBalt” interconnection has been re-energised two days earlier than planned. Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator, Litgrid, reports that following…
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The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has approved nearly €45 million in funding to expand high-capacity electricity storage systems nationwide, with a new call for applications opening on 10…
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Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator, Litgrid, is launching the preparation and construction works for the reconstruction of two 110 kV overhead transmission lines — Panevėžys–Ekranas II and Panevėžys–Velžys I. One of…
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Lithuanian National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) announces that the second offshore wind tender (for the development rights to a 700 MW offshore wind farm) is considered not to…
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A new participant has joined the electricity balancing market organized by Litgrid, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, and submitted its first bids – a 1 MW…
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A Bold Path to Independence Lithuania’s energy transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. Once heavily reliant on Russian energy imports, the small Baltic nation has reinvented…
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Minister of Energy Žygimantas Vaičiūnas has officially announced the formation of his core political team, reinforcing the ministry’s capacity to drive Lithuania’s energy transition goals. The Ministry…
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Lithuanian National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) has resumed the procedures for the second offshore wind farm development tender. On September 8, the procedures were temporarily suspended following…
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Lithuania takes another step in strengthening the regional electricity market – a public consultation is launched on increasing the transmission capacity of the electricity interconnections between Lithuania…
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KN Energies, with the aim of promoting the optimisation of renewable energy infrastructure and the efficient use of energy resources, submitted an application to the Lithuanian Energy…
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Electricity prices in Lithuania remained stable in September 2025 despite falling solar output and rising consumption, thanks to stronger wind generation, increased thermal production, and higher import…
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Lithuania is rapidly emerging as a frontrunner in Central and Eastern Europe for battery energy storage deployment, with a string of large-scale projects designed to stabilise the…
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Lithuania is re-examining its nuclear future via the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced fast reactor technologies, in a move driven by increasing energy demand,…
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In late September 2025, Lithuania, together with Poland, Estonia and Latvia, launched a €382 million coordinated effort to bolster the resilience of their power transmission infrastructure against…
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Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid has prepared a concept for increasing transmission capacity between Lithuania and Poland, which is presented to the market participants. It is…
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Lithuanian energy infrastructure development and maintenance company Tetas, commissioned by Litgrid, has completed the design works for one of the main 330 kV overhead transmission lines between…
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Lithuania just had its biggest month ever for green power. In September, 381 MW of new wind capacity was plugged into the grid – enough to power hundreds of…
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Port of Klaipėda green hydrogen project reaches a major milestone! We’re very proud to share that the electrolyser for Klaipėda Port’s green hydrogen refuelling station has officially…
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Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda signed a decree today approving the country’s new full cabinet. On 12 December, Žygimantas Vaičiūnas will take up his duties as Head of…
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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…
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Ignitis Group has signed a collaboration agreement with Vilnius University (VU), marking the start of a partnership focused on innovation and the application of artificial intelligence in…
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WALLESS proudly acted as legal adviser to Olana Energy Oy on its 70 MW / 140 MWh Šalčininkai battery energy storage system (BESS) in Lithuania. Acquired from…
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The 72.5 megawatt (MW) Stelpe solar farm II, developed in Latvia by Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, has reached the commercial operation date. The project…
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After successfully coordinating the synchronisation of the Baltic States with the continental European network, the electricity transmission system operators of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland are now…
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The future of clean energy will take centre stage this November as Hydrogen Horizons – Baltics Nordics CEE conference organised by The Voice of Renewables arrives in…
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Finnish IPP Olana Energy Oy has made a final investment decision (FID) for a grid-connected energy storage project in Šalčininkai, Lithuania. The 70 MW / 140 MWh…
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Lithuanian electricity TSO Litgrid reports that electricity prices fell 11 percent as wind speeds increased last week. After wind power generation tripled last week, wholesale electricity prices…
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Lithuania’s National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) has temporarily suspended the procedures for the second offshore wind farm tender, following a government decision on September 6. The tender,…
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After synchronisation with the continental European networks, which took place earlier this year following decoupling from BRELL, the Lithuanian energy system continues to be consistently strengthened, ensuring…
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ORLEN Lietuva, a subsidiary of ORLEN S.A., is completing the construction of its first renewable energy power plant, directly connected to the Mažeikiai refinery. With an installed…
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DEEP DIVE
At the heart of Lithuania’s hydrogen ambitions is the Lithuanian National Energy Independence Strategy, adopted in June 2024, foreseeing hydrogen sector as a cornerstone of renewables driven and…
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