Lithuanian strategy for strengthening its energy independence Edvilas Raudonikis Ambassador of Lithuania Lithuanian strategy for strengthening its energy independence

National Energy Independence Strategy of Lithuania adopted by the parliament on 21 June 2018: Strategic directions: Competitiveness Reliability Mitigation of environmental impact Participation of the country’s businesses in pursuance of energy progress

National Energy Independence Strategy of Lithuania: Implementation Action Plan till 2022: Annually renewed 12 objectives, 34 tasks, 128 actions 4 bil. € investment 35 institutions, companies, agencies involved

National Energy Independence Strategy of Lithuania – 21 June 2018: Goals 2020 2030 2050 RES share in the final energy consumption RES share in the district heat supply sector RES share in the transport sector

National Energy Independence Strategy of Lithuania – 21 June 2018: Goals 2020 2030 2050 RES share in the electricity sector Electricity production in Lithuania The share of prosumers compared to all consumers

Electricity-generating capacity in Lithuania and energy interconnection capacities (forecast)

By 2022 reduce electricity import 29%: Large RES (wind) ~300 MW Small RES (solar) ~200 MW Reliability of the system – reserve (gas) ~ 200-300 MW 165 mil. € investment into the grid – reduce system interruption duration and frequency by 1/3

Smart system: By 2022 2/3 of consumers using smart electricity accounting systems – 200 mil. € investment By 2022 1/5 of consumers using smart gas accounting systems

Objectives in the transport sector: RES share 10% by 2020: 7% 1st . generation biofuel 0,5% 2nd . generation biofuel 2,5% electric vehicle 30 mil. € investment into modern public transport (EU support) till 2023 Investment into electric vehicle infrastructure, accommodating 5 times EV by 2022

Support to the country’s business participation till 2022: 30 tests of innovative energy and business products 60 companies provided support to start innovations in energy sector 200 startups provided study of energy sector programs Creation of legal environment favorable for innovations

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