The Ministry of Energy of Lithuania has launched a support initiative aimed at enhancing the flexibility and reliability of the electricity system by encouraging the installation of high-capacity electricity storage facilities
/VILNUIS, LITHUANIA, September 1, 2025, 9:00 CET, Renewable Market Watch™/
The previous funding call, which attracted considerable interest from market participants, closed at the beginning of summer. The Environmental Project Management Agency (EPMA) has completed its assessment of company applications. After evaluating them, it was determined that Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities with a capacity of up to 4,000 MWh will be installed in Lithuania. This is the largest BESS procurement for Lithuania since the introduction of such support began in 2020, and one of the notable procedures at the European scale.
“Lithuania plans to install more than 4,000 MWh of electricity storage facilities – this is a significant step in strengthening the country’s energy system and ensuring the development of renewable energy. Such capacities will ensure greater resilience, flexibility and security of the electricity system, which will also contribute to the stability of electricity prices. The high level of business interest in this measure suggests that investors are prepared to contribute to these goals actively. State support is becoming a key impetus in creating a modern, reliable and sustainable electricity system in the country,” says Acting Minister of Energy Žygimantas Vaičiūnas.
At the beginning of last week, the Director of the Energy Agency signed an order to finance Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. During the call for applications, the Energy Agency received over 50 requests totalling more than EUR 197 million—almost double the amount originally planned for this measure. Recognising the need for support and the goal of enhancing the flexibility and reliability of the electricity system, the Ministry of Energy has initiated the allocation of an additional € 45 million. A new call for applications is expected to be announced soon.
Over 1.7 thousand MW of power generation capacity and more than 4 thousand MWh of storage capacity are planned to be installed in Lithuania, based on applications submitted by legal entities. The total value of these projects exceeds 840 million euros, with state subsidies covering an average of 14.7 per cent of this amount. In 2020, a significant milestone was reached with the initiation of the first large-capacity energy storage facility. This facility is integrated into the Lithuanian energy system and has a total storage capacity of 200 MWh.
Support is provided to companies for the installation of high-capacity BESS facilities to help balance the electricity system. This measure funds BESS facilities with a capacity of up to 300 MWh.
Lithuania’s energy storage market has gained momentum following the Baltic states’ complete disconnection from the Russian power grid and their synchronisation with mainland Europe earlier in 2025. This transition has highlighted the need for grid flexibility, making energy storage a central component of the country’s infrastructure strategy. Litgrid has already started transmission-level storage projects in collaboration with the system integrator Fluence.
Recent market activity highlights this growth. In July 2025, UAB Karjerų Linija and the state-owned utility Ignitis Group invested in utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) developments. Earlier in the year, the independent power producer E Energija Group began construction on a large-scale project, indicating broader market engagement.
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