How it works

How the Rietavas energy storage system works.

A 35 MW / 140 MWh battery energy storage system strengthening the flexibility and resilience of Lithuania’s electricity grid.

35 MWSystem power
140 MWhStorage capacity
4 hoursDischarge duration
€27.8mProject investment

Inside energy storage

What is inside a battery container?

Explode the container and select a component to explore its role.

3D / Assembled
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This model explains the operating principle. Component shapes, counts and locations are illustrative, rather than an exact Trina Elementa 2 Pro design. The PCS inverter, transformer and plant EMS are not shown.

24 H · BESS

A typical day in Lithuania’s energy system

The battery shifts energy to the hours when the grid needs it most and supports system balancing around the clock.

Night00:00
Lithuanian power grid110 kV
Rietavas BESS35 MW · 140 MWh
Storing energyStored 34% · 48 MWh
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Grid frequency50.00 Hz

Grid balancedResponse in milliseconds

01

Grid stability

Rapidly available balancing reserves supporting power-system reliability.

02

Renewables integration

The flexibility required for growing solar and wind generation.

03

Regional market

Participation in the Baltic and Nord Pool balancing markets.

Experienced partners — one goal

Pure Energy SolutionsProject developer
MT GroupEPC general contractor
TetasGrid connection subcontractor
ArteaFinancing partner
EvernordCapital markets partner
Capalo AIEnergy trading and optimization partner