RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE WIND ENERGY INDUSTRY IN LATVIA
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
Integration of renewable energy in the Latvian grid
Based on simulations performed for various levels of vRES installed capacities, we evaluated the hosting capacity of the Latvian grid for each of the innovative measures in study.
Energy in Latvia
Renewable energy includes wind, solar, biomass and geothermal energy sources. Almost half of the electricity used in the country is provided by renewable energy sources.
Electricity generated from solar and wind power up by 92 % over
Moreover, wind power and solar power plants generated 92.5 % electricity more. Driven by the active installation of solar panels and development of solar parks, the amount of
Latvia''s renewable energy consumption has grown over five years
Electricity generation in wind power and solar power plants increased by 59.2 % year-on-year. However, hydropower plants generated 3 210 GWh of electricity, representing a
Solar energy in Latvia reaches saturation – Sadales tīkls urges
The pace of household solar installations has slowed, and the market has gradually reached saturation. However, when panels are combined with storage batteries, consumption
Latvia''s path to energy transition: Expanding
Latvia''s Energy Strategy 2050 outlines major changes in renewable energy production and storage, with significant investments
Energy Systems | Invest in Latvia
Latvia is among the TOP 3 EU countries in renewable energy share of total consumption. Strong growth in large-scale wind farms, solar installations and distributed energy systems. Rapid
Latvia''s transition to clean energy presents an important
To further electrification within the energy sector, which is crucial for Latvia''s broader climate goals, policymakers must foster a conducive environment for investors to
Latvia''s path to energy transition: Expanding renewable energy
Latvia''s Energy Strategy 2050 outlines major changes in renewable energy production and storage, with significant investments planned in wind, solar, biomass, and
Latvia''s renewables hit 73.4% share in power generation in 2024
Renewables accounted for 73.4% of Latvia''s electricity generation in 2024, data from the Central Statistical Bureau showed on Wednesday.