Latvenergo Accelerates Energy Storage with 250 MW Target
Latvenergo, Latvia''s leading energy company, plans to install 250 megawatts (MW) of energy storage capacity by 2030. This ambitious target is part of a broader strategy to
Latvenergo, Latvia''s leading energy company, plans to install 250 megawatts (MW) of energy storage capacity by 2030. This ambitious target is part of a broader strategy to
Explore the emerging energy storage market in Latvia, a hidden gem in the Baltic region. Following its 2025 energy independence, Latvia is experiencing a surge in renewable energy,
This new energy storage system has a capacity of 20 MWh, enabling the park to store surplus energy generated during periods of high wind and supply it back to the grid when
A solar PV plant in Latvia that Latvenergo deployed via subsidiary Elektrum. Image: Latvenergo. Latvia state-owned utility and power generation firm Latvenergo intends to
Managed by Utilitas, Latvia''s largest wind energy producer, this project combines wind energy generation with advanced storage capabilities, setting a new standard for
The Latvian Energy Puzzle: Why Storage Containers Matter Now Latvia''s renewable energy capacity grew by 18% last quarter, but here''s the kicker – nearly 30% of that potential gets
The addition of two utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Latvia marks the final milestone in synchronizing the Baltic power grids with continental Europe,
Latvia''s Energy Strategy 2050 outlines major changes in renewable energy production and storage, with significant investments planned in wind, solar, biomass, and
Carsten Tilm, CEO of Danish Solar Energy, the original project developer, pointed out that the project demonstrates the company''s professional capabilities in the field of new
"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
The largest energy storage battery system will provide energy storage to transfer the generated electricity to users when there is a shortage in the electricity system. The
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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The most recent update regarding BESS installations is that in Tume and Rēzekne, Latvia’s transmission system operator “Augstsprieguma tīkli” (AST) in June 2025 installed battery energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 80 MW and 160 MWh, which will undergo testing until October 2025.
Latvia’s Energy Strategy 2050 outlines major changes in renewable energy production and storage, with significant investments planned in wind, solar, biomass, and biogas, as well as in energy storage technologies like batteries and subsurface systems to ensure supply stability .
Latvia has underground gas storage facilities at the Inčukalns UGS, with a capacity of 4.47 billion m 3. Natural gas companies include Latvijas Gāze. 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.
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.