Is Lithuania a net energy importer?

Lithuania is a net energy importer. In 2019 Lithuania used around 11.4 TWh of electricity after producing just 3.6 TWh. Systematic diversification of energy imports and resources is Lithuania's key energy strategy. Long-term aims were defined in the National Energy Independence strategy in 2012 by Lietuvos Seimas.

How has Lithuania reformed its energy sector?

In 2009, the EU adopted the Third Energy Package, a package of legislative measures aimed at liberalising EU energy markets. Based on the ownership unbundling requirements of the Third Energy Package, Lithuania has reformed its electricity sector by separating transmission from generation and supply activities.

Does Lithuania need a new energy system?

Lithuania imports a large share of its electricity needs, while bioenergy is taking the lead in domestic energy supply. By 2030, Lithuania wants to reduce its electricity imports by half and produce 70% of its electricity needs from domestic sources. It plans to complete its synchronisation with the continental European power system by early 2025.

How many electricity producers are there in Lithuania?

Lithuania has one major electricity (and gas) DSO, ESO, fully owned by the Baltic utility Ignitis Group, besides four smaller DSOs, and five large producers which have the status of “public supplier”. There are 1 668 licensed electricity producers (2 502 licences), the majority are small renewable energy producers (up to 30 kW).

Why did Lithuania adopt a market-wide capacity mechanism in 2019 & 2020?

During 2019 and 2020, Lithuania adopted amendments to the Law on Electricity to implement a market-wide capacity mechanism to maintain a sufficient level of security of power supply by the time when the de-synchronisation of the Lithuanian power system from the IPS/UPS system occurs. Demand-side response

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.