The acting Minister at the Audit Committee of the Seimas indicated on Wednesday that the first proposed offshore venture, the “Curonian Nord” sea wind park development, is currently not considered commercially viable. This statement addresses ongoing discussions regarding Lithuania’s national energy infrastructure planning. According to the parameters set forth by the National Energy Independence Strategy (NENS), Lithuania has outlined a plan to develop two combined sea wind park facilities, collectively possessing a total generating capacity of 1.4 gigawatts (GW).
However, the acting Minister, Ž. Vaičiūnas, maintained a differing professional opinion. He asserted that, in his view, the development of a single, consolidated wind park would be more appropriate for Lithuania’s energy needs, characterizing the initial proposal for two separate projects as a strategic misstep from the outset.
This divergence in expert opinion highlights a policy debate concerning the optimal scale and structure for developing the nation’s offshore renewable energy assets. The feasibility assessment of the “Curonian Nord” project underscores the technical and economic hurdles facing immediate large-scale wind deployment in the sea. While the government strategy points toward a dual-park approach to meet ambitious energy independence goals, the ministerial assessment suggests a reassessment of the foundational project scope is warranted to ensure commercial viability and strategic alignment.
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