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Why do we need a battery system in Latvia?

The battery system is an essential infrastructure element for the security and stability of Latvia’s energy supply. The batteries will work as modern accumulators for storing large volumes of energy, which will be important for ensuring energy balance once the Latvian electricity supply grid works in sync with the European grid.”

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.

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.

Why did we build a Bess for Latvenergo?

Therefore, in the generation portfolio of Latvenergo, alongside hydro power plants (installed capacity ~1550 MW), combined heat and power plants (~1050 MW) and solar and wind capacities under development, we planned to build a BESS which will ensure synergy with the generation and sales portfolio of Latvenergo.

Where are Bess projects being implemented?

The first BESS projects are being implemented in Latvia and at Latvenergo production sites – starting with the smaller-scale BESS at Latvenergo AS CHPP-1 and continuing with larger storage solutions, including at Riga HPP and Latvenergo AS CHPP-2. The procurement and selection of suppliers for the latter projects is currently in progress.

Why is Bess important?

The stored energy helps to balance electricity supply and demand, while ensuring the stability of frequency. The construction of BESS is also important in view of the expected increase in electricity consumption and volatility of electricity generation, as well as the synchronisation of the Baltic states with Europe.