Lithuania Expands Energy Storage Plans to 1.7 GW/4 GWh
Lithuania is moving forward with one of the largest energy storage expansions in Europe, announcing plans to install 1.7 GW of capacity equal to 4 GWh of storage. The Ministry of Energy
Uloza pointed to the growing demand for reliable energy storage as Lithuania's renewable energy sector expands.
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.
In late 2024, the EU approved a €180 million (US$188 million) support package for over 1.2GWh energy storage in Lithuania, covering a maximum of 30% of the projects' capital expenditure costs via a competition auction set to conclude before the end of 2025.
Vilnius BESS facility will be able to supply all balancing services (FCR, aFRR, and mFRR) required by the grid and provide grid forming functions. The development of such energy storage projects will enhance the stability of the electricity grid, which is vital for the energy independence of the Baltic states.
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