Why should Lithuania invest in solar energy?

To be an active partner of society, politicians and business, creating a suitable and sustainable environment for the development of solar energy in Lithuania. We unite solar energy market players to inspire, encourage and help Lithuania to use solar energy as a clean, renewable source of energy, ensuring energy independence and a secure future.

Is Lithuania a solar power producer?

Much of its solar energy strides are experimental and privatized, with a total installed capacity of 59MW. Despite its growth from 73.3 GWh in 2015 to 81GWh in 2019, Lithuania has ranked the lowest in solar electricity generation among EU producers in recent years. Amongst the available renewable sources, solar power is the least generated.

Does Lithuania produce a lot of energy?

This is evident from its impressive fiscal run across the stretch of the pandemic period. Like the other Baltic states, Lithuania does not produce all of the energy it consumes. Annual energy reports for 2021 discloses 10.4TWh in gross energy imports from mainland Europe and neighbouring states.

Why did Lithuania stop selling energy to neighbouring Baltic states?

There was no substitute infrastructure in place. Lithuania could no longer sell energy to neighbouring baltic states and started depending heavily on imported supply. 2010; Lithuania's National RES development strategy is signed off to help veer the energy production to 23 per cent total in final energy consumption by 2020.

Does Lithuania still need fossil fuels?

Lithuania may have outperformed its set objectives for renewables, but a large amount of its transportation framework is still dependent on fossil. Efforts to make electric fuel the sole fuel in the region will lead to benefits such as CO2 decoupling.

What is a solar industry association?

, the premier association for the European solar PV sector, shapes regulations and business landscapes for solar’s growth. is to consolidate Lithuanian companies and research institutions operating in the photovoltaic technology sector in order to increase the sustainability and competitiveness of the national photovoltaic sector.