Lithuania
Solar Market Outlook in Lithuania
The future of the solar power market in Lithuania is shaped by a wide range of factors such as feed-in tariff, availability of financing, incentives, and other key players. There are also factors that hinder the growth of the country’s solar power market including the uncertainty of large-scale developments, high capital expenditure, and increasing competition.
Despite the challenges and hurdles that are present, the Lithuanian government along with the Lithuanian Business Support Agency continues to support any step forward in the country’s solar energy sector. One of the major breakthroughs for the solar industry is the construction of a floating solar PV power plant. The construction of this facility cost $270,000 and is expected to produce 900 MW of power.
The first stage of the said project is set to be completed by the end of 2021. There are also more projects lined up to facilitate more solar power generation in the country that would be enough to power 120,000 households.
Since this floating power plant is the first of its kind in the region, the Lithuanian government is hoping that it will attract more investments in the solar power market.
Solar Energy Equipment Supply Capacity in Lithuania
The growth rate of the solar energy sector in Lithuania has been slow and steady. This is made possible by the availability of solar power equipment from international suppliers and distributors.
Top Major Seaports & Logistics in Lithuania
Its proximity to the Baltic Sea means that there are many ports serving Lithuania for the logistics and trade activity. The following ports serve as access points in the transport of solar power equipment:
- Klaipeda,
- Vilnius,
- Kaunas,
- Panevezys.
Solar Facades
What are Solar-Facades(BIPV)?
Solar Facades are a form of a BIPV that converts renewable energy from the sun into electricity. Solar Facades are like any facade, but with modifications. They are integrated into any building and construction and serve the secondary purpose of generating electricity. They observe excessive heat, air pollution and dampens the sound.
Solar Facades get integrated into the walls before or after the construction is finished.
Where are Solar-Facades used?
According to the application and the type of construction, the integration of Solar Facades are categorized as:
- Solar building skins
- PV cladding
- Wall-mounted Solar Facades
- Wall integrated Solar Facades
- Solar panel cladding for ventilation
- Solar Facades for insulation
- The second layer on the wall
- Solar glazing
- Solar panel skylights
- Solar Shading for balconies
Types of Solar-Facades
Wall-mounted and wall integrated facades are the most popular types of facades that companies are manufacturing currently.
According to the application and the type of construction in which the integration is done, the Solar Facades are categorized. These categories are
- Solar building skins
- PV cladding
- Wall mounted Solar Facades
- Wall integrated Solar Facades
- Solar panel cladding for ventilation
- Solar Facades for insulation
- Second layer on the wall
- Solar glazing
- Solar panel skylights
- Solar Shading for balconies
How does a Solar-Facade work?
High-rise buildings receive sunlight throughout the day. Some buildings face disintegration due to this harsh environment. To tackle this issue and generate energy while doing so, Solar Facades are integrated into the structure walls.
Solar panels present in the building absorb most of the heat and light from the sun’s rays. With the help of photovoltaic cells, this renewable source of energy is converted into electricity. All the panels are interconnected with optimizers and inverters to get optimum output for consumption.
What are some big manufacturing brands of Solar-Facades?
Companies are finding eco-friendly and sustainable approaches for developing architecture, especially in remote locations. These companies are manufacturing Solar panels for facades and BIPV.
- Metsolar
- Scheuten
- Sunovation
- Scholl Glas
