Riga solar solar container energy storage system

What's going on in Riga?

This deal marks the beginning of a major solar energy project at the port of Riga, which will include the installation of solar panels, the production and storage of renewable electricity, and the development of hydrogen and alternative fuel technologies.

Will a Solar Park transform Riga into green energy?

Home Port News Major solar park set to transform port of Riga into green energy... On 9 September, an agreement was signed between the Freeport of Riga Authority and Lithuanian company SNG Solar for the lease of land in the Spilve Meadows area of the Latvian port.

When will battery energy storage systems be installed in Latvia?

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.

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 .