European Energy to begin operations on first Baltic BESS

European Energy will commission a 25 MW / 65 MWh battery energy storage system in Anykščiai, Lithuania, combining battery storage with its existing 78.5 MW solar park to support grid flexibility and balancing services.

• European Energy will soon commission its first battery energy storage system in the Baltic States, with a capacity of 25 MW and 65 MWh.

• The battery facility is integrated with the company’s 78.5 MW Anykščiai solar park, creating one of Lithuania’s first hybrid renewable energy projects.

• European Energy operates around 400 MW of renewable energy capacity in Lithuania and is developing a further 800 MW portfolio across solar, wind and energy storage projects.

Copenhagen, Denmark, 16th of June, 2026 – European Energy is set to begin operations at its first battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the Baltic States, located in Anykščiai, Lithuania.

The facility has a capacity of 25 MW and storage capacity of 65 MWh and has now been connected to Lithuania’s electricity grid. The project has become the second hybrid energy project in Lithuania to combine large-scale solar generation with battery energy storage technology.

“We worked closely with Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator, Litgrid, throughout the implementation of this project. As one of the first projects of its kind in the country, it was important to complete all testing procedures and ensure a smooth connection process. We are pleased to see the facility successfully connected to the transmission network,” said Tadeušas Konkovskis, Vice President and Head of the Baltic Region at European Energy.

The Anykščiai project is integrated with European Energy’s 78.5 MW solar park at the same location, creating one of Lithuania’s first hybrid renewable energy facilities. The combination of solar generation and battery storage is expected to increase the flexibility of the electricity system and support the provision of balancing services.

The Anykščiai solar park is one of the largest solar energy facilities in the Baltic region and the first solar park in Lithuania to participate in the system services market.

“As renewable energy capacity continues to grow in Lithuania, hybrid solutions are becoming increasingly important. Energy storage can help manage variations in generation and support stable operation of the electricity system,” said Thorvald Spanggaard, EVP and Head of Project Development in European Energy.

“Lithuania remains an important market for our renewable energy activities. Alongside developing new projects, we are focused on optimising existing assets and expanding our portfolio of renewable energy and storage projects.”

The facility is expected to begin operations before the end of the month.

European Energy currently operates approximately 400 MW of renewable energy capacity in Lithuania and is developing a further portfolio of around 800 MW across solar, wind and energy storage projects.

European Energy is also progressing with a second battery energy storage project in Lithuania. The facility, located in Telšiai, is planned to have a capacity of approximately 12 MW and 50 MWh of storage and is expected to be connected to the grid in December 2026.

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