How can semperpower help the Netherlands?

“With SemperPower we’re in a position to help the Netherlands with assets for large-scale energy storage. We can finally store wind and solar energy. That means more sustainable energy being fed into the grid, reducing the carbon footprint, and we’re helping the Netherlands to accelerate the sustainable energy transition.” Semper means ‘’constant’.

Is Lithuania a net energy importer?

Lithuania is a net energy importer. In 2019 Lithuania used around 11.4 TWh of electricity after producing just 3.6 TWh. Systematic diversification of energy imports and resources is Lithuania's key energy strategy. Long-term aims were defined in the National Energy Independence strategy in 2012 by Lietuvos Seimas.

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.

Is Lithuania a good country for solar energy?

Lithuania has been significantly expanding its solar parks, growing from zero in early 2000s to 814 MW capacity in 2022. Lithuania is a net energy importer. In 2019 Lithuania used around 11.4 TWh of electricity after producing just 3.6 TWh. Systematic diversification of energy imports and resources is Lithuania's key energy strategy.

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.

Does Lithuania have a wind power plant?

Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant has 100 MW of capacity and supplies about 3% of the electrical demand in Lithuania. With installed wind capacity of 178 MW in 2016, and an average power consumption of 1.1 GW, Lithuania was the EU Member State with the highest level of new wind capacity installed in 2016 relative to its power consumption.