Major Step for Lithuanian Renewable Energy
Lithuanian transmission system operator Litgrid announced on February 9, 2026, the connection of the Windfarm Akmenė Two project to the national grid for trial electricity production. This new wind farm boasts an installed capacity of 105.84 megawatts (MW) and is permitted to generate 100 MW for the network, marking a significant advancement in Lithuania's renewable energy landscape.
The project, developed by German renewable energy firm Aquila Clean Energy EMEA, is situated in the Akmenė district of northern Lithuania. It is expected to commence full commercial operation later in 2026.
Boosting National Generation Capacity
The integration of Windfarm Akmenė Two elevates Lithuania's total permitted generation capacity from solar and wind sources to an impressive 5.3 gigawatts (GW). This figure now accounts for more than 60 percent of the country's total electricity production capacity. The Head of the Renewable Resources Centre at Litgrid, Ignas Junevičius, highlighted the importance of this development, stating, 'Wind generation is particularly vital during the colder months when solar generation naturally decreases due to shorter daylight hours.'
The Akmenė Two project is Aquila Clean Energy's second wind farm in northern Lithuania, following the Windfarm Akmenė One, which has a capacity of 74.4 MW. The development of Akmenė Two was supported by a EUR 125 million green loan from SEB Bank.
Lithuania's Ambitious Renewable Goals
This connection aligns with Lithuania's ambitious energy strategy to achieve 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030 and become a net exporter of power. The nation's long-term vision aims for full energy independence and to be an exporter of electricity and hydrogen by 2050. Litgrid plays a crucial role in this transition, actively working to integrate more renewable energy sources and preparing the transmission system for synchronization with Continental Europe.
The rapid expansion of renewable energy in Lithuania is driven by strong investor activity, a supportive regulatory framework, and favorable conditions for connecting large-scale projects to the grid. In 2025 alone, an average of almost 5 MW of wind and solar capacity was connected daily, contributing to a combined capacity of 5.5 GW by the end of last year.
Future Outlook
The continuous development of wind and solar power, coupled with investments in energy storage and increased electricity trading capacity with other countries, is central to Lithuania's energy future. The country is also preparing for the development of offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, with plans for two offshore parks totaling 1.4 GW.
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