Shaping the Future of Energy: LEI Event Highlights Innovation and Grid Challenges

On March 27, an event organized by the Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI) was held at the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, bringing together over 80 participants – political representatives, energy sector experts, representatives of the country’s electricity transmission system operators, and other interested parties. The main directions of LEI’s research and experimental development (R&D) were presented during the seminar, with special attention paid to the GIFFT Project. The importance of the technology being developed for future energy systems was discussed. The event underscored the core obstacles arising from the expanding share of renewable energy sources and the urgent need for forward-thinking solutions to safeguard grid stability and reliability. It likewise highlighted the demand for cutting-edge technologies that enable industrial facilities to operate with greater flexibility.