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Fourteen municipalities establish energy communities in Lithuania

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • Fourteen Lithuanian municipalities have established energy communities to reduce energy poverty and increase independence.
  • Investments totaling 19.55 million euros are allocated for energy projects in Rokiลกkis district and ล iauliai city, aiming to generate 24.8 MW of renewable energy.
  • These community-managed solar and wind farms are projected to begin operation from 2027, supported by 192.64 million euros in state funding.

Lithuania is actively pursuing energy independence and sustainability, with fourteen municipalities having already established energy communities. These initiatives aim to combat energy poverty, bolster national energy self-reliance, and reduce public sector electricity expenses.

Significant investments are flowing into renewable energy projects within these communities. Rokiลกkis district and ล iauliai city are set to receive 19.55 million euros for projects expected to yield 24.8 megawatts of renewable energy capacity. Vilnius district municipality has also applied for investment to develop a 15-megawatt solar power plant.

Further support is being provided to municipalities such as Tauragฤ—, Birลพai, Ignalinas, Visaginas, Kupiลกkis, Jonava, Druskininkai, Kaunas districts, and ล venฤionys. These areas are receiving technical assistance in preparing business plans and investment applications. The national development bank ILTE is administering the allocated 192.64 million euros from the state budget and other public funds.

With this concerted effort, solar and wind farms managed by these municipal energy communities are anticipated to commence operations starting in 2027, marking a significant step towards a more decentralized and sustainable energy future for Lithuania.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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