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%. The project, located near the capital city of Vilnius, is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.
Gediminas Uloza, Chief Executive of E-energija Group, highlighted the importance of the project in managing the challenges posed by intermittent power generation. “Intermittent power generation is becoming increasingly challenging for both consumers and grid stability, despite the overall reduction in average prices,” Uloza said. He added, “The rapid expansion of the renewable energy sector in Lithuania makes this problem even more pressing.”
Uloza pointed to the growing demand for reliable energy storage as Lithuania's renewable energy sector expands. “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.
The Vilnius BESS will feature a NordNest smart energy management system (EMS), designed to provide essential control and communication features for efficient energy management. The system is expected to play a key role in optimizing the storage and distribution of renewable energy.
