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NERC Resumes Procedures for the Second Offshore Wind Farm Development Tender
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 a Government decision, but it was foreseen that they would resume on October 6. Starting today, participants may submit their documents for the tender until and inlcuding October…
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Lithuania Launches Public Consultation to Boost Electricity Trade and Renewable Integration with Poland
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 and Poland. Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator Litgrid has presented a concept for expanding the cross-border electricity transmission capacity between Lithuania and Poland. The aim is to create better conditions…
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KN Energies Secures Funding to Expand Electricity Storage Systems
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 Agency and secured funding for the implementation of a project under Call No. 03-009-J-0001-J06 “Investment Support for Individual Electricity Storage Devices.” The funding will be used for the…
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Wind Power Offsets Decline in Solar Generation, Keeping September Electricity Prices in Lithuania Stable
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 flows from Finland. According to transmission system operator Litgrid, the average wholesale electricity price in Lithuania rose only slightly compared with August, increasing by 2% from €80/MWh to €81/MWh.…
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Lithuania Accelerates Battery Energy Storage Development to Support Renewables
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 grid and enable greater penetration of renewables. As the country moves away from reliance on Russian energy and strengthens its integration into the European grid, energy storage has…
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Lithuania Eyes Nuclear Return: SMRs, Expertise & Energy Security
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, the need for diversification away from fossil fuels, and ambitions for greater energy security and sustainability. Key players in this emerging strategy are the Ministry of Energy, the…
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Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, and Latvia, initiate a €382 million project to fortify critical energy infrastructure.
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 aerial threats—especially drones. The plan is spearheaded by Lithuanian grid operator Litgrid and Poland’s PSE, with Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas and Litgrid CEO Rokas Masiulis playing prominent roles in pitch…
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Litgrid Expands Electricity Transmission Capacity with Poland – Market Consultation Now Open
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 expected that the implementation of the measures outlined in the concept will increase cross-border electricity transfer capacity. The growth of electricity trade will create better conditions for the…
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Tetas Completes Record-Breaking 330 kV Project: Over 80 km of Overhead Line Designed
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 Lithuania and Latvia – the Aizkraukle–Panevėžys line. Following the design stage, three construction permits were obtained. This project will enhance grid reliability, increase electricity transmission capacity between Lithuania…
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Lithuania Smashes It’s Own Renewable Energy Record
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 thousands of homes. The new additions come from two big wind farms: LT Energija’s 285 MW Pagėgiai project and Enefit Green’s 96 MW Kelmė project, both now in test mode. With…
