From the first steps to the energy independence
« The last 20 years, especially the latter five, have shown that Lithuania has been able to lead the renewable energy. This has once been considered an ambitious experiment, has become the cornerstone of our energy independence. locations, promoting innovation and ensuring competitive electricity for the country’s residents and businesses, ”said Giedrius Meškelė, Head of Renewable Energy in Lithuania.
Progress: Not only does Lithuania expand wind energy capabilities rapidly, it also uses state -of -the -art technology to make the use of wind resources more efficiently. Photo by partner
The importance of wind power plants for the country’s energy security
The wind energy path in Lithuania was not easy. Kaišiadorys Diocese decided to build the first wind power plant in Lithuania. 2004 The 600 kW power plant built in Kretinga district was the investment of Magdeburg and Kaišiadorys Diocese. Skeptics said that Lithuania is too small for the efficient use of wind energy and that such projects will not be economically beneficial. Over time, as new wind electric parks increased, it has been proven that this type of energy is not only environmentally friendly, but also strategically beneficial to the country.
Ignite Renewables congratulates Lithuanian wind energy. Photo by partner
Lithuania has long been dependent on energy imports, but geopolitical challenges, in particular unprovoked and unjustified aggression against Ukraine, have made it clear that energy autonomy is not just a matter of economy – a national security guarantee. The EU Repoweru Plan, adopted as a response to the energy crisis, clearly identifies the need to develop local renewable energy resources to reduce dependence on external suppliers. Lithuania is already among the countries that are most likely to implement these measures, and wind energy has become the main pillar of state energy independence.
Ignite Renewables congratulates Lithuanian wind energy. Photo by partner
« In recent years, our country has increased local wind power plants. In 2024, a record power of about 500 MW land wind power plants was connected in Lithuania. This significantly contributed to local energy production resources. Due to these investments in 2024, wind power plants produced mainly local electricity in Lithuania and their electricity consisted of electricity. leaders in Europe, ”said G.
The big impetus took place in recent years, when Ignitis Renewables began to build the largest land wind power fleet in the Baltic States. There have already been 44 wind power plants and the total power of the park is 300 MW. This is a significant step towards total energy independence, as this park will be able to produce as much electricity per year as about 250,000 people are sufficient. households.
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Technological progress
It is the development of the wind energy sector that helps Lithuania become one of the leading countries in Europe in terms of land wind power plants. 2024. The country, along with Romania, led the most powerful land wind power plants, with an average power of 6.3 MW. This indicates that Lithuania not only expands the wind energy capabilities rapidly, but also uses the most advanced technology to make more efficient use of wind resources.
Ignite Renewables congratulates Lithuanian wind energy. Photo by partner
In addition, new technologies are implemented helping to protect wildlife: “To reduce the environmental impact, Introducing the most innovative bird protection technology in Lithuania. This system uses radars, artificial intelligence algorithms, allows real -time monitoring of bird migration roads and temporarily stop wind power plants if necessary. It is the first technology of its kind in Lithuania to help maintain the production of green energy production and the protection of nature, ”said G. Bear.
