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Lithuania Temporarily Suspends Second Offshore Wind Tender to Enhance Developer Participation
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, first launched in November 2024, aims to select a developer for a 700 MW offshore wind farm located about 30 kilometers off the Baltic Sea coast. The suspension…
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Lithuania strengthens its energy system further
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 its security and resilience. The Government approved the amendments to the resolutions submitted by the Ministry of Energy, which supplement the electricity system synchronization action and measures plan…
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ORLEN Lietuva invests in solar energy
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 capacity of 42.2 MW and a projected annual output of approximately 45 GWh, this investment marks a significant milestone in the company’s shift towards sustainable energy and reduced…
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Deep Dive: Lithuania’s Hydrogen Ecosystem – Strategically Positioned for Exports and with Strong Political Support
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 export orientated energy system. It is strongly underpinned by existing industrial consumers and dynamically developing renewables generation capacities, dominated by onshore wind and solar projects, the generated electricity…
