Energy storage and climate neutrality in the Baltic
In the European Union (EU) countries, increasing attention is being paid to different energy storage solutions. In Latvia, Lithuania and
In the European Union (EU) countries, increasing attention is being paid to different energy storage solutions. In Latvia, Lithuania and
Energy storage systems are an essential element of Latvia''s path towards a sustainable and energy-independent future. The
This event will bring together key stakeholders from across the region to explore the latest trends in energy storage, with a focus on
It draws on the IEA''s extensive knowledge and the inputs of expert peers from IEA member countries to assess Latvia''s most pressing
This article explores the electrochemical energy storage project in Liepaja, its applications across industries, and why it matters for businesses and policymakers.
While the objective to amass 250 MW by 2030 is ambitious, Latvenergo''s initiative draws attention to the necessary evolution within
Energy storage systems are an essential element of Latvia''s path towards a sustainable and energy-independent future. The importance of these technologies is being
The plans of the Group to invest in battery energy storage system technology by installing 250 MW of power with a capacity of 500 MWh by 2030 is an affirmation of the
In the European Union (EU) countries, increasing attention is being paid to different energy storage solutions. In Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, large battery parks are to
This event will bring together key stakeholders from across the region to explore the latest trends in energy storage, with a focus on the increasing integration of energy storage
With EU directives pushing for 45% renewable integration by 2030, the Baltic state faces a make-or-break moment. Enter energy storage containers – the Swiss Army knife of modern power
There are currently a number of policy planning documents (including informative reports) in force in Latvia related to the development of the energy sector and climate change mitigation issues
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
It draws on the IEA''s extensive knowledge and the inputs of expert peers from IEA member countries to assess Latvia''s most pressing energy sector challenges and provide
While the objective to amass 250 MW by 2030 is ambitious, Latvenergo''s initiative draws attention to the necessary evolution within the energy sector. Industry stakeholders
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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.
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s for reducing energy imports in Latvia are not set.In the context of energy security it is necessary to implement the measure and also consider the cybersecurity aspects of the energy system, as infrastructure objects like power plants, gas and oil pipelines, and power grids are controlled di itally and are exposed to the
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