The Lithuanian government has approved Ministry of Energy proposals for the development of offshore wind off the coast of the Baltic country.
The approved regulations relate mainly to Lithuania’s planned 700MW offshore wind auction, scheduled for 2023.
The winners of the tender will have responsibility for building the wind farm and for connection to the onshore grid.
Responsibility for the preparatory work for the wind farm will be shared between the Ministry of Energy and the future developer.
Lithuania deputy Minister of Energy Daiva Garbaliauskaite said: “Exploiting the potential of the sea for renewable energy is a priority for both the European Union and our country.
“Lithuania is still an importer of electricity, so the 700MW offshore wind power project will provide its own and green electricity, which will cover up to a quarter of the country’s total demand.
“Therefore, I am glad that the government has approved the proposals of the Ministry of Energy and this project is becoming a reality.”