How will Lithuania support energy storage projects?

Image: Energy Cells via LinkedIn. Lithuania can move ahead with a scheme to provide €180 million (US$200 million) in grants to energy storage projects after it was approved by the EU. The programme will provide direct grants for the construction of the projects, with a target to support at least 1.2GWh of energy storage projects.

Will EU grant a battery storage project in Lithuania?

European Commission delegation visiting a Fluence battery storage project in Lithuania. Image: Energy Cells via LinkedIn. Lithuania can move ahead with a scheme to provide €180 million (US$200 million) in grants to energy storage projects after it was approved by the EU.

Which power plant provides energy storage in Lithuania?

Kruonis Pumped Storage Plant provides energy storage, averaging electrical demand throughout the day. The pumped storage plant has a capacity of 900 MW (4 units, 225 MW each). Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant has 100 MW of capacity and supplies about 3% of the electrical demand in Lithuania.

How much does electricity cost in Lithuania?

In June 2024, the average wholesale electricity price in Lithuania increased to approximately 91.6 euros per megawatt-hour. Between January 2021 and August 2022, electricity prices in the Baltic country grew roughly nine-fold due to the global energy crisis, surpassing 480 euros per megawatt-hour in the latter month.

When will energy storage funding be available?

The money will be available to all energy storage technologies that are directly connected to the transmission network, and winning projects will be selected through a competitive bidding process. Aid will be granted no later than 31 December, 2025.