Hydropower

 

Hydropower is an important renewable energy source. Electricity is generated using hydropower by building dams on rivers, which create water reservoirs, and the flowing water is used to turn the turbines. Water turbines, which are connected to an electricity generator, are turned by the falling water. Hydropower plants use kinetic energy to generate electricity.

„Ignitis gamyba“ manages and develops Kruonis PSHP and Kaunas HPP.

Kauno Algirdo Brazausko hidroelektrinė (KHE)

Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant (Kaunas HPP)

Kaunas HPP, managed by Ignitis Gamyba, is the largest renewable energy power plant in Lithuania. Currently, it generates around 4% of electricity consumed in Lithuania annually, which is about a fifth of total energy generated in the country from renewable energy sources. Despite its low capacity, Kaunas HPP plays an important role in ensuring the stability of the Lithuanian energy system.

 

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Kruonio hidroakumuliacinė elektrinė (KHAE)

Kruonis Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Plant (Kruonis PSHP)

Kruonis PSHP is the only one power plant of its kind across the Baltics, it is located north of Kruonis town in Kaišiadorys region. PSHPs are considered as the next generation of energy facilities. Kruonis PSHP’s purpose is to balance generation and consumption of electricity as well as prevent and eliminate failures in the energy system. Kruonis PSHP also serves as Lithuania's secondary power reserve.

 

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