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Nov 8, 2024 · Latvia has taken a significant step towards a greener future with the commissioning of its first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS). The 10MW/20MWh BESS,
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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.
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.
Synchronization of the Baltic states with the European electricity grids and desynchronization from the Russian unified energy system. The electricity grid in Latvia, however, is primarily managed by Sadales tīkls, the largest distribution system operator that serves 99% of the country’s territory.
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.
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.
Until now, Latvia has relied on electricity generated by hydroelectric power plants (HPPs), and the country’s overall policy also included the development of thermal power plants (TPPs), as natural gas was a relatively cheap resource.
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