Hot tests in Vilnius Combined Heat and Power Plant have started

On Wednesday, systems at the Vilnius Combined Heat and Power Plant (Vilnius CHP) started the commissioning. The tests evaluate readiness of equipment for heat and electricity production, energy company Ignitis said in a press release.

Hot tests verify all operationally significant regimes of equipment and systems which monitor performance indicators. As planned, biofuel unit will start operation in heating season of 2023-2024 and significantly contribute to the reduction of fossil fuel used in Vilnius central heating network.