The capacity for decentralized electricity generation among Lithuanian residents is experiencing rapid growth, prompting efforts to maximize participation, particularly during the sunny seasons. According to Energy Minister Airidas Daukšas, the objective is to encourage as many consumers who produce their own electricity as possible. Last year, the number of households actively involved in generating power surpassed 53,000.
Consequently, the government continues to promote investment in private solar power installations, emphasizing the adoption of high-quality, efficient, and European Union-certified solutions. The stated goal is to reach a milestone of 200,000 consumers who produce electricity across Lithuania by the end of the current year. To facilitate this expansion, financial support mechanisms are in place.
Support amounts are structured at 170 euros per 1 kW for standard installations, increasing to 221 euros per 1 kW for equipment that meets additional specified criteria. This financial assistance is available for solar power plants with an installed capacity up to 7 kW. While this represents the threshold for direct support, residents retain the ability to install larger systems based on their specific energy needs.
The level of financial aid provided is directly correlated with the scale of the investment made by the consumers who produce power. These measures aim to bolster the national energy independence by encouraging widespread adoption of domestic renewable sources.
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Will the support actually reach everyone, or will it just favor the biggest producers?