Feb 18, 2025 · 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. The
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.
Energy company Latvenergo said February 18 it is investing heavily in battery systems with the stated intention of becoming the the Baltic market leader in battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The plan is to invest in battery energy storage system technology by installing 250 MW of power with a capacity of 500 MWh by 2030.
"A growing demand in the energy market for battery energy storage system (BESS) technologies is developing currently, and the trend is expected to remain stable in the future.
Battery systems play a crucial role in balancing the production volumes of Latvenergo and improving the flexibility of consumption. Chief Financial Officer of Latvenergo Guntars Baļčūns: “This investment in battery systems is an important step in the development of our energy sector and long-term sustainability.
The construction of the electricity storage battery system at the Targale wind park is a step towards the development of the frequency market in the region. “Such hybrid parks, combining different forms of renewable energy generation, will become common practice in the future, ensuring a stable, minimally weather-dependent energy supply.
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