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4 FAQs about Latvia has outdoor power supply

What energy sources does Latvia use?

Latvia mainly relies on two principle sources for electricity generation (Fig. 3): imported fossil fuels and hydro resources. It should be noted that in recent years the share of hydropower in the country's energy balance has been decreasing and there is a small increase evident in the share of other renewable energy sources.

What is the EU's energy policy for Latvia?

The current EU policy dictates that Latvia must increase the share of renewable energy in its final energy consumption and Latvia has plans to reach 50 percent by 2030 according to the EU's National Energy and Climate Action Plan 2030. Much of Latvia's heat and electricity still comes from imported natural gas.

How much solar power does Latvia have?

The total installed capacity of wind power in the country is 140 MW. Because of low solar activity, the use of solar energy in Latvia has not received intensive development. Nevertheless, in 2023 the total capacity of solar generators connected to the grid in Latvia was 350 MW.

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 .

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