Latvian grid-side energy storage peak-valley arbitrage solution

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 .

Is Latvia ready for power to X & H2?

As can be seen, Latvia is currently focusing mainly on BESS, but research on the potential of power to x or power to H2 in Latvia is also being actively developed. Given Latvia’s high share of renewable electricity, the need for electricity storage technologies will increase significantly.

What is Latvia's recovery and Resilience Plan?

Latvia’s Recovery and Resilience Plan plays a key role in the energy transition, supporting economic recovery through major investments in renewables like wind, solar, and biomass, as well as initiatives such as a 60 MW Battery Energy Storage System by 2026 and cross-border projects to synchronize with Continental Europe .