Cascade energy Lithuania

Which power plant provides energy storage in Lithuania?

Kruonis Pumped Storage Plant provides energy storage, averaging electrical demand throughout the day. The pumped storage plant has a capacity of 900 MW (4 units, 225 MW each). Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant has 100 MW of capacity and supplies about 3% of the electrical demand in Lithuania.

Will Lithuania switch from fossil fuels to electricity?

Lithuania would switch from fossil fuels to electricity from renewable energy sources (RES), generate electricity for domestic needs, to produce hydrogen, and export not only energy, but also higher-value sustainable products.

What will happen if electricity generation peaks in Lithuania?

Peaks in electricity generation will lead to the power-to-gas production of cheap green hydrogen and synthetic fuels. By 2030, 1.3 GW of hydrogen production capacity from electricity generation facilities is planned to be built in Lithuania, and by 2050 the total hydrogen production capacity will reach 8.5 GW.

How will cascade achieve 8,000 GWh of energy savings by 2028?

In 2016, we set a goal to deliver 8,000 GWh of sustained energy savings by 2028. How will we do it? By looking for new and innovative ways to drive energy efficiency and helping our customers operate more efficiently every year. Each Cascade employee plays an important role in achieving our ambitious dream. Everyday we are...

Why is Lithuania investing in alternative energy import routes?

This is because ever since the reestablishment of its independence, Lithuania has been investing in alternative energy import routes. These included the development of the Būtingė oil terminal, the electricity interconnections NordBalt and LitPol Link, the Klaipėda LNG terminal and the Gas Interconnection Poland–Lithuania.

Who is responsible for natural gas transmission in Lithuania?

AB Amber Grid, the Lithuanian gas transmission system operator, is responsible for the safe and reliable transmission of natural gas through high-pressure pipelines. Natural gas companies in Lithuania include Lietuvos Dujos and Ignitis. In 2021 Lithuania used coal to generate 2% of the country's electricity.