Lithuania has banned Chinese companies from accessing the management of energy equipment with a capacity of over 100 kW.

On Tuesday, the Seimas of Lithuania banned companies from China and other countries that pose a security threat to the country from accessing to solar and wind parks with a capacity of more than 100 kW and battery management systems, as well as to their remote management. The amendments will enter into force on May 1, 2025.

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According to the Ministry of Energy, there are currently more than 1,000 solar and wind parks operating in Lithuania with a capacity of more than 100 kW and several batteries of the same capacity, some of their control systems are Chinese, and they are controlled remotely.

Presenting the amendments to the Diet, Deputy Minister of Energy Inga Zhilene said in October that they are aimed at reducing risks and threats, related to the reliable operation and stability of the electric power system.

China is included in the list of countries that pose a threat to Lithuania's national security and ensuring the protection of its national security interests.