Latvia Mobile Energy Storage Container 2MWh

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.

What is Latvia's Energy Strategy 2050?

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 .

What is Latvia's recovery and Resilience Plan?

Latvia’s Recovery and Resilience Plan plays a key role in the energy transition, supporting economic recovery through major investments in renewables like wind, solar, and biomass, as well as initiatives such as a 60 MW Battery Energy Storage System by 2026 and cross-border projects to synchronize with Continental Europe .

Is Latvia ready for power to X & H2?

As can be seen, Latvia is currently focusing mainly on BESS, but research on the potential of power to x or power to H2 in Latvia is also being actively developed. Given Latvia’s high share of renewable electricity, the need for electricity storage technologies will increase significantly.