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.

How many power stations are there in Latvia?

This article lists all power stations in Latvia. Additional to the three major hydroelectric plants, there are approximately 150-160 operational hydroelectric plants with capacity below 5 MW each. There are 19 operational wind farms in Latvia with capacity above 0.25 MW and 18 wind farms with capacity below 0.25 MW.

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.

What are the main bioenergy plants in Latvia?

The main Latvian plants in the field of bioenergy are: biogas production – Dobele, Bio Ziedi Biogas plant with an installed capacity of 2.5 MW ; and Getlini Landfill gas-to-energy plant with an installed capacity of 6.3 MW .

What is the distribution of wind resources in Latvia?

The distribution of wind resources is as follows: for the majority of the country the wind speed is 5.0-6.5 m/s; higher wind speeds can be observed in the west of the country along the coast – 7.0-7.7 m/s (at a height of 50 m) . According to the economically exploitable hydropower capability in Latvia is 4 TWh/yr.

How much electricity is produced in Latvia in 2023?

Electricity production in Latvia in 2023 was 6.36 TWh, dominated by hydropower – 59.3%, followed by fossil fuels – 22.4%, and other renewable sources – 18.3% (Figure.6). Figure 3. Electricity production in Latvia