Latvia: Latvenergo to deploy 250MW/500MWh BESS by 2030
Latvenergo said it will build the battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in response to increasing demand for flexibility and to synergise with its hydropower, gas-fired
Latvenergo said it will build the battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in response to increasing demand for flexibility and to synergise with its hydropower, gas-fired
The National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) outlines plans to modernize the grid, expand energy storage, and develop more wind and solar capacity to hit higher
Niam Infrastructure, a Nordic real assets investor, announces the launch of the second phase of its renewable energy platform in Latvia, developed in partnership with Baltic
On November 1 Latvia''s largest wind energy producer Utilitas Wind opened the first utility-scale battery energy storage battery system in Latvia with a total power of 10 MW and capacity of 20
This joint Latvian-Estonian offshore wind farm, set for completion by 2030, will strengthen both countries'' energy independence while advancing the goals of the European Green Deal.
Latvenergo said it will build the battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in response to increasing demand for flexibility and to
There are currently 45 onshore wind projects with EIAs expected to be completed in 2025 (one EIA was completed in 2024). Without regulatory amendments, these projects will not have grid
Managed by Utilitas, Latvia''s largest wind energy producer, this project combines wind energy generation with advanced storage capabilities, setting a new standard for
SUNOTEC, the Bulgarian-German renewables specialist best known for building utility-scale PV parks across Europe, has taken full control of the 400 MWp Lazas Solar Park
Today, Latvia is a much different player in the renewable energy field. Over the past few years, the nation has shifted its focus toward integrating wind and solar energy on a
Latvia''s transmission system operator (TSO), Augstsprieguma Tīkls (AST), has signed contracts with 12 wind and solar power plant developers for connecting more than
On November 1 Latvia''s largest wind energy producer Utilitas Wind opened the first utility-scale battery energy storage battery system in Latvia with a
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Latvia’s energy system is largely based on renewable resources, primarily hydropower from the Daugava River, supplemented by wind, solar, and biomass. While natural gas imports cover energy shortages, the country aims to increase wind and solar energy capacity, with significant progress already made in 2022.
On November 1 Latvia’s largest wind energy producer Utilitas Wind opened the first utility-scale battery energy storage battery system in Latvia with a total power of 10 MW and capacity of 20 MWh in Targale, Ventspils region.
Solar and wind energy production alone experienced an impressive 92% surge in 2023 compared to 2022, and this momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Building on these achievements, Latvia has set ambitious targets for its green energy transition.
To enhance energy security, the Latvian government has allocated €134.4 million through the REPowerEU Recovery Fund for energy investments, with €1.5 million dedicated to establishing the country’s first regional biomethane injection point in Džūkste.