Installation of an electricity energy storage system (implemented by the designated storage system operator UAB “Energy cells”)
Status: project is being implemented.
Objective of the project:
As Lithuania prepares to join the the Continental European Synchronous Area (CESA) in 2025 and disconnect from the BRELL ring (Belarus, Russia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania), it is important to secure instantaneous power reserve and the ability to operate in isolated mode.
Lithuania will have an instantaneous standby power reserve of 200 megawatts (MW) and 200 megawatt-hours (MWh) from a system of electricity storage facilities. High-capacity back-up storage will start supplying power immediately within 1 second, if needed. This will ensure reliable delivery of active power to the grid until other sources of electricity generation come online. Currently, Lithuanian power plants operating in the IPS/UPS system can start providing power within 15 minutes.
The smooth installation of the electricity storage facilities is facilitated by a 1 MW battery project previously implemented by “Litgrid”. You can find out more about this internationally acclaimed project on our innovation page.
Calendar of works
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Date of implementation
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A special-purpose wholly-owned subsidiary of “EPSO-G” - “Energy cells”, is established.
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January 2021
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An international tender is launched for the design, manufacture, installation and technical support services of a battery energy storage system for the Lithuanian electricity system.
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January 2021
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The Government of the Republic of Lithuania has appointed “Energy Cells” as the operator of the storage facilities that will provide Lithuania with an instantaneous electricity reserve.
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July 2021
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“Energy cells” has signed a contract with the winning consortium of “Siemens Energy” and “Fluence”.
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October 2021
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Start of design work for an energy storage system.
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November 2021
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Construction of the energy storage system is expected to start.
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June 2022
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Testing of the energy storage system is planned.
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3rd quarter of 2022
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The intention is to launch an isolated standby service for the electricity system.
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4th quarter of 2022
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For more information on this project, please visit the website of the designated storage system operator "Energy cells".
