Latvian energy storage purchases

Where is the first battery energy storage system in Latvia?

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.

Will niam and evecon deploy 84MW of solar power in Latvia?

Niam and Evecon will deploy 84MW of solar power and 26MW of energy storage across 11 project sites in Latvia. Image: Niam Infrastructure. News from the Nordics and the Baltics, with BESS projects launched in Sweden, Denmark and Latvia by Centrica, Nordic Solar and Niam Infrastructure and Evecon.

What is Latvia's energy strategy?

Due to this, the government implemented a policy that focuses on the gradual growth of energy efficiency along with emphasis on the use of renewable energy resources. Latvia’s current government strategy outlines a path of energy transition from a heavy reliance on fossil fuel energy sources to an independent energy supply.

Could a solar-and-storage portfolio in Latvia have 26MW of Bess capacity?

Investment firm Niam Infrastructure and developer Evecon will together deploy a solar-and-storage portfolio in Latvia that could have up to 26MW of BESS capacity.

Are new wind farms a good investment for Latvia's energy security?

I am pleased that the bar has been set high for developers of new wind farms, which also plays an important role in the context of Latvia’s energy security,” said Climate and Energy Minister of Latvia, Kaspars Melnis. Given the total investment in the project, the OP Corporate Bank provided loan financing.

How will Latvenergo improve the security of supply?

The innovations and infrastructure of Latvenergo will not only strengthen the security of supply but also the development of the Baltic region.” BESS, or Battery Energy Storage System, is a technology that allows electricity to be stored with the objective of feeding it back into the grid at times of peak demand.