Recording of Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 14:54 .

Energy cells Celebrates Third Anniversary with the Launch of Europe’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System to Enhance Baltic Power Grid Synchronization and Stability"

Energy cells, operating under the state-owned FSOG and overseen by Lithuania's Ministry of Energy, is at the forefront of Europe's energy sector with its substantial battery energy storage system. This project represents the largest such system in Europe, comprising 200 megawatts (MW) across four Lithuanian cities: Alitos, Vilnius, Cholet, and Utena. The initiative aligns with broader European strategies to synchronize Baltic states' power systems with that of continental Europe by 2025. Synchronization aims to enhance energy independence and integrate renewable sources more effectively. A Gdansk Institute study underscored the need for rapid-response batteries providing inertia and fast active power regulation as critical for this transition. Lithuania’s system includes High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) installations but lacks sufficient demand response solutions—a gap filled by these battery systems. These batteries ensure grid stability during unexpected outages or frequency deviations within milliseconds—essential for maintaining a reliable electricity supply until other generation sources activate. Additionally, Energy cells bolster economic benefits through zero-emission technologies while enhancing grid reliability and resilience against disruptions like blackouts or interconnection failures. Established in 2021 following an international tender process totaling €100 million, Energy cells has rapidly advanced Lithuania's capacity to support both current operations and future renewable integrations under EU regulations.

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Speaker

Vitalijus Baranskas
Chief Technical Officer
Energy cells JSC
Lithuania

Talk of session: Large, Grid-Scale Storage for More Supply- and Demand-Flexibility

As the world embraces renewables, and particularly large-scale, variable solar and wind power, grid-scale storage, especially batteries, become key. This session will provide insights into improved network development plans and flexibility strategies, address grid congestion and effective capacity management. Delve into case studies of successful deployment strategies and business models for the seamless integration of storage, enhanced grid stability and optimized energy management. Join us for insightful discussions on the future of energy storage, system costs, integration timelines, and the dynamic landscape of large, grid-scale storage.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Patrick Clerens
Secretary General
EASE - The European Association for Storage of Energy
Belgium

To Talk

Co-Located Renewables & Battery Storage - The System Combination of the Future

Speaker

Marcel Schepers
Product Manager Flexibility Marketing
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
Germany

To Talk

Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) for Large Scale Power Storage - Developments in Germany and Europe

Speaker

Klemens Kaar
Development Director
Corre Energy
Germany

To Talk

Role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Grid of the Future

Speaker

Sankara Subramanian
ESS- Utility Market Leader
Saft Batteries
France

To Talk

Panel Discussion

Speaker

To Talk

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