A Rapid wind energy development in Latvia is expected in 2027
Wind energy currently represents 4.3% of total electricity production in Latvia, compared to an average of 20% in Europe. In December 2024, Latvia set a new record for wind power...
Eolus sells Latvia''s largest wind power project to Latvenergo
The project, the country''s largest wind project to date, will provide power to a regional grid that is undergoing an ambitious transition from dependence on fossil energy to renewable energy
Latvia has a lot of wind energy potential
This 59 MW wind farm will almost double Latvia''s capacity and will be operational by the end of 2022. The expansion of onshore and offshore wind would benefit the Latvian economy.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE WIND ENERGY INDUSTRY IN
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 access in the
Wind & hydrogen synergies
Onshore wind energy in Latvia Installed capacity – 137.4 MW Ongoing EIA for projects totalling to 12 GW Transmission grid reservations – 6+ GW; available grid capacity - 2GW Latvian State Forest
Energy infrastructure in Latvia
Latvia''s renewable energy capacity has expanded significantly, led by the Daugava hydroelectric power stations as the main electricity source. In 2022, wind power capacity nearly
Latvenergo''s generation portfolio is becoming more balanced
The Pienava project is the crowning achievement of our RES potential, which will be managed to the highest industry standards and will allow Latvian customers to enjoy locally
Latvia''s largest battery energy storage system unveiled
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
Latvia: first BESS opens ahead of Russia grid uncoupling
In Latvia, developer Utilitas Wind announced the official opening of a 10MW/20MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) last week (1 November) in Targale, a village in Latvia''s north
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