The Ministry of Energy of Lithuania has submitted a draft Government Resolution to stakeholders for coordination on locations in the Baltic Sea where it is expedient to develop wind farms.
The draft Government Resolution proposes the construction of a wind farm with a capacity of up to 700 MW which will produce approximately 2.5-3 TWh of electricity per year, one-quarter of Lithuania’s demand.
The territory planned in the Baltic Sea covers an area of 137.5 km2, with a distance from shore of approximately 29 kilometers, an average water depth of 35 meters, and an average wind speed of approximately 9 m/s.
The first auctions for offshore wind are planned to be announced in 2023. The power plants should be built and start generating electricity by 2030.
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January 17, 2020
Lithuania awards UAB Windfarm Akmene 1 wind project in Siauliai County
The Government of Lithuania through the National Energy Regulatory Council (Vert) has awarded the UAB Windfarm Akmene 1 the energy tender for the development of wind projects that can genera...
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November 20, 2019
EEEF launches tender for technical advisory services in Lithuania PPP
The European Energy Efficiency Fund (EEEF) has launched a tender for interested firms to deliver technical advisory services to support the Government of Lithuania in the preparation of inve...
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August 05, 2019
3.35 GW of offshore wind potential in Lithuania
A study conducted by Marine Research Institute of Klaipeda University on behalf of the Ministry of Energy in Lithuania has identified up to 3.35 GW of offshore wind energy capacity that could be built...
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July 17, 2019
Lietuvos Energija seeks construction Partners for 60 MW Wind Project
Lietuvos Energija is looking for a contractor to build a 60 MW wind project it recently bought in the Baltic Country’s Mazeikiai region. The power distribution group has launched a tender for...
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November 07, 2018
Eesti Energia closes EUR-289m buy of Baltic wind power producer
The Estonian Competition Authority granted permission to Eesti Energia to finalize the buying of Nelja Energia. The acquisition of the Nelja Energia is in line with Eesti Energia’s goal to prod...
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