5MW Latvian Smart Photovoltaic Energy Storage Container for Power Stations

4 FAQs about 5MW Latvian Smart Photovoltaic Energy Storage Container for Power Stations

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 first storage battery system?

In November 2024, Utilitas Wind Ltd inaugurated Latvia's first storage battery system with a capacity of 10 MW and 20 MWh in Targale, next to the existing wind park.

What is a 5 MWh battery storage system?

The system also features a DC voltage range of 1,081.6 V to 1,497.6 V. From ESS News China-based rolling stock manufacturer CRRC has launched a 5 MWh battery storage system that uses liquid cooling for thermal management.

What is the main source of renewable electricity in Latvia?

Hydroelectric power is the main source of renewable electricity in Latvia, followed by solar, wind and biomass cogeneration plants. In 2024, solar power in Latvia grew over 3.1 times to 6.7% of total electricity, becoming the third-largest source, while wind reached a record 38 GWh and hydropower, despite a 16% drop, still provided 54%.