Eesti Energia Opens 167 MW Lithuania Wind Farms

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Eesti Energia Opens 167 MW Lithuania Wind Farms

Updated on Sep 29, 2026, 11:35 PM IST
Written & Edited by Harikesh VA

On 29 September 2026, Enefit OÜ, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eesti Energia AS, officially opened the Kelmė I and Kelmė II wind farms in Lithuania.

 

The two projects add a combined 167 MW of renewable electricity generation capacity to Lithuania's electricity system. Enefit invested approximately USD 368.65 million in the development of the wind farms.

Annual output and energy security

The two wind farms are expected to generate approximately 530 GWh of electricity annually. According to the company, the project will contribute to greater energy security and increase domestic renewable electricity production in Lithuania.

 

Battery storage investment planned

In addition to the wind farms, Enefit is developing battery energy storage systems with capacities of 16 MW and 18 MW at the Kelmė sites. The company plans to invest more than USD 34.1 million in energy storage solutions across its Lithuanian wind farm portfolio.

 

According to Eesti Energia, these investments are intended to support the integration of renewable energy and enhance the stability and flexibility of the electricity system.

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Portfolio position in Lithuania

Following the commissioning of Kelmė I and Kelmė II, Enefit operates nine wind farms in Lithuania with a combined installed capacity exceeding 400 MW.

Background

The recommended contacts listed in the announcement are Danel Freiberg, Head of Treasury and Financial Risk Management at Eesti Energia AS, based at Lelle 22, 11318 Tallinn, Estonia.

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