What is Lithuania's first commercial battery storage facility?

Lithuania’s first commercial battery storage facility will feature a 120 MWh capacity smart battery storage system. This project will become Lithuania's largest battery storage facility that is privately owned, boosting the country's total storage capacity by approximately 50%.

What is Lithuania's largest battery storage facility?

This project will become Lithuania's largest battery storage facility that is privately owned, boosting the country's total storage capacity by approximately 50%. The project is located near Vilnius and will be operational by the end of 2025.

What is E-Energija doing in Lithuania?

E-energija Group has commenced construction on Lithuania’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) project, the 120MWh Vilnius BESS. This facility, which is set to become Lithuania’s first commercial battery storage site, will significantly increase the country’s storage capacity by around 50%.

Why does Lithuania need reliable energy storage?

Uloza pointed to the growing demand for reliable energy storage as Lithuania’s renewable energy sector expands.

What is a battery energy storage system?

1,5MW x 3MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), to support a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy infrastructure of an industrial client. As energy demand grows and the transition to renewable sources accelerates, managing grid reliability and energy availability becomes increasingly critical.

How much electricity does Lithuania use?

“Although the average electricity consumption in Lithuania is around 1,500 megawatts, the installed capacity of both solar and wind power plants is expected to exceed 2,000 megawatts in 2025, enabling surplus electricity to be stored and supplied to consumers during peak hours,” he noted.