Lithuania

Lithuania has witnessed several energy transitions over the past decade. With the closure of its only nuclear power plant (Ignalina’s two RBMK reactors shut down in 2004 and 2009), Lithuania switched from being a net exporter of electricity to being a net importer. Today, Lithuania imports over 70% of its electricity needs, while bioenergy is taking the lead in domestic energy supply. Most of Lithuania’s co-generation, district heating and residential heat plants have switched from natural gas to biomass.

By 2030, Lithuania wants to reduce its electricity imports by half and produce 70% of its electricity needs from domestic renewable sources. It plans to complete its synchronisation with the continental European power system by 2025. Lithuania’s national strategies call for all electricity consumption to be generated domestically by 2050. It aims to reach a 38% share for renewable energy sources in gross final energy consumption by 2025 and at least 45% by 2030 (broken down into at least 45% electricity, 90% district heating and cooling, 80% residential household heating and cooling, and 15% transport).
Lithuania began its IEA accession process in June 2019 and joined as the 31st member country on 20 February 2022.

Last updated Jul 20, 2023