The Lithuanian Parliament has introduced significant legal measures to enhance the security of its renewable energy infrastructure. On November 17, 2024, a new law was adopted, adding Article 733, “Security Requirements for the Control Systems of Electricity Devices,” to the country’s legislation. This move aims to address risks associated with the remote controllability of photovoltaic (PV) inverters and other renewable energy systems.
The law mandates that electricity production and information management systems in solar and wind power plants, as well as energy storage devices with an installed capacity exceeding 100 kW, must meet strict security standards. These systems must ensure that entities from countries deemed a national security threat, as outlined in Lithuania’s National Security Strategy, cannot remotely access or control these devices. China is specifically included on this list. The legislation prohibits grid operators from connecting such devices to the electricity grid if their control systems do not comply with these requirements. This includes managing power change parameters or switching devices on or off remotely.