Will there be a solar panel Park in Latvia?

Work has already begun on the assembly of the panel structure to prepare for the laying of the panels," Bērziņš said. Merito, which is the owner of Kalkūnes SES, will have eight such solar panel parks in Latvia, said Māris Plūme, board member of the fund's cooperation partner, the company "Saules Energy" (Solar Energy).

How can wind and solar power projects help Latvia?

Bringing wind and solar power projects online will also help reduce Latvia’s dependence on natural gas imports and can contribute to lower electricity prices; current efforts to develop offshore wind will support this outcome.

Can Latvia achieve energy savings by renovating its building stock?

Latvia could achieve considerable energy savings by renovating its building stock. Latvia holds considerable potential to accelerate energy efficiency outcomes in the buildings sector, which will go a long way toward meeting climate targets and lowering energy bills.

Will electricity be the cornerstone of Latvia's energy transition?

Electricity will be the cornerstone of Latvia’s energy transition. Latvia’s hydro-dominated electricity system provides a favourable starting point to use clean electricity to decarbonise other economic sectors and meet the target of 57% renewables in total final consumption by 2030.

How much electricity will the Daugavpils solar power plant produce?

Annually, the solar power plant will produce 13,500 megawatt-hours of electricity, which will be enough to fully supply at least 6,500 households in the Daugavpils area. "We are located in Kalkūne parish, we will start work here, we will build a solar panel park.

What is Latvia's energy demand?

Latvia’s energy demand is dominated by an ageing building stock, which accounts for nearly half of total final consumption, with residential buildings alone accounting for a third of total consumption.