How many wind power plants are there in Lithuania?

A total of 671 MW of wind power plants have been installed in Lithuania. As regards renewable electricity, in 2021, electricity produced by solar power plants amounted to 190.8 million kilowatts (kWh) of electrical energy, or by 48.1 per cent more than in 2020.

What is Lithuania's commitment to wind energy?

Lithuania’s commitment to wind energy extends beyond offshore projects. Several large-scale onshore wind farms are under development, further diversifying the country’s renewable energy portfolio: – Kelmė Wind Farm: When completed in 2025, this will be the largest wind farm in the Baltics, boasting a capacity of 300 MW.

Do wind farms produce less electricity in Lithuania in 2021?

In 2021, wind farms operating in Lithuania, together with individual wind power plants, produced by 12.2 per cent less electricity than in 2020.

How much electricity is produced in Lithuania in 2021?

In 2021, 1.36 TWh of electricity was produced, which accounted for slightly less than a third of the total electricity produced in the country, or more than 9.6 per cent of electricity consumed in the country. A total of 671 MW of wind power plants have been installed in Lithuania.

What are Lithuania's key investments in offshore and onshore wind energy?

This overview is based on information provided by Invest Lithuania, the country’s Investment Promotion Agency, which summarizes key investments in offshore and onshore wind energy. Lithuania is making significant strides in offshore wind energy with plans to build two major wind farms in the Baltic Sea.

What percentage of Lithuania's electricity is imported?

However, about 42% of Lithuania's electricity is imported, indicating potential for further domestic development of clean energy to improve energy security. Meanwhile, fossil sources contribute a relatively small fraction, almost 11%, with gas making up a little over 6% of that.