Does Latvia have solar energy?

So far, however, the development of solar energy in the country has been rather limited. According to Latvia’s grid-operator Sadales tīkls AS, which is a subsidiary of Latvenergo, there was just1.3 MW of renewable energy power installed under net metering at the end of 2016.

What is the largest solar park in Latvia?

This will be European Energy’s first project in Latvia and the largest solar park in Latvia. The Tārgale solar park is expected to be connected to the electricity grid in 2024 and will generate approximately 110,000 MWh of green energy annually, providing around 52,000 households with their annual electricity consumption.

How much electricity does Latvia use per year?

of electric energy per year. Per capita this is an average of 3,559 kWh. Latvia can partly be self-sufficient with domestically produced energy. The total production of all electric energy producing facilities is five bn kWh. That is 81 percent of the country's own usage.

What is European energy doing in Latvia?

European Energy started developing renewable energy projects in Latvia in 2021, and with the opening of its office in Riga, four employees have joined the company in Latvia to develop a strong pipeline of renewable energy projects in the country.

What is the main source of electricity in Latvia?

Hydropower is the main source for electricity production in Latvia. In 2022, it accounted for 54.7 percent of total electricity generation in the country. Gas turbines ranked second, at 27.8 percent. Get notified via email when this statistic is updated. Figures were rounded and therefore may not sum up to 100.