Ignitis Renewables has secured grid connection for a 252MW solar project in Lithuania’s Jonava region.
Ignitis Renewables Projektai, a subsidiary of Ignitis Renewables, which is owned by Ignitis Group, has signed a letter of intent with electricity transmission system operator Litgrid AB for the connection.
The solar park is planned to be constructed and start generating electricity by 2025.
Project implementation also requires receiving over the next few months a permit to develop the electricity generation capacity from National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC).
“Secured grid capacity for the solar power plant which is under development is an important achievement for the entire Ignitis renewables team and a significant milestone as the Group continues to implement its ambitious green generation portfolio expansion.
“This project is the largest greenfield investment project developed by us so far. Furthermore, in the future we see an additional development potential in this location.
“The ability to produce electricity from different renewable energy sources increases the energy independence of the country, helps to solve the challenges of climate change and achieve the goals of sustainable development”, said Thierry Aelens, CEO of Ignitis Renewables.