Ignitis secures connection for 252MW Lithuania PV

• Project in Jonava region is due to go into operation in 2025

Ignitis Renewables has actually safeguarded grid connection for a 252MW solar project in Lithuania's Jonava area.

Ignitis Renewables Projektai, a subsidiary of Ignitis Renewables, which is had by Ignitis Group, has signed a letter of intent with electricity transmission system operator Litgrid AB for the connection.

The solar park is intended to be created as well as start creating electricity by 2025.

Project execution also requires obtaining over the following few months a permit to create the electricity generation capacity from National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC).

"Safe grid capacity for the solar energy plant which is under advancement is a crucial accomplishment for the whole Ignitis renewables group and also a considerable landmark as the Group continues to apply its enthusiastic green generation portfolio growth.

"This project is the largest greenfield financial investment project created by us until now. Furthermore, in the future we see an additional development potential in this place.

"The capability to produce electricity from various renewable energy resources enhances the energy freedom of the country, assists to solve the challenges of environment modification as well as achieve the goals of sustainable growth", claimed Thierry Aelens, Chief Executive Officer of Ignitis Renewables.