Renewable energy in Lithuania


Renewable energy in Lithuania constitutes a growing source of energy in the country.
In 2023, renewable energy sources accounted for 76.4% of electricity generation in the country, up from 18.2% in 2010 and 1.4% in 1990.

Statistics

Renewable energy in Lithuania by type :

Biomass

Solid biofuel or biomass represents the most common source of renewable energy in Lithuania. Most commonly used are firewood and wood as well as agricultural waste. It is primarily used to produce heat, but is also used for electricity production.

Hydroelectricity

Geothermal energy

Solar power

In 2024, Lithuania had capacity of 2,567 MW of solar power.
As of 2012, Lithuania has 1,580 small solar power plants with a total installed capacity of 59.4 MW which produce electricity for the country, and has an uncounted number of private power plants which make electricity only for their owners.

Wind power

Installed wind power capacity in Lithuania and generation in recent years is shown in the table below:
Year1998–2003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Capacity 0664851549113320227527928843650951853353454067194612841828