Central Statistical Bureau data show that compared to 2020 gross consumption1 of renewable energy resources2 (renewables) in Latvia rose by 11. 2 % in 2023, Latvia is drawing closer to. . The creation of a new Ministry of Climate and Energy in January 2023 will further support Latvia's climate and energy goals by ensuring a more dedicated and systematic government approach to policy making and implementation. *Note: As of Final updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) 2021-2030. National Renewable Energy Laboratory to develop energy transformation strategies crucial for achieving Latvia's 2050 zero-emissions goal.
Viljandi, Estonia - Solarstone unveils its state-of-the-art Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) factory, establishing itself as the largest of its kind in Europe by production capacity. The factory has the capacity to assemble 13,000 integrated solar panels per month. It is now undergoing a major economic transformation backed by the EU's Just Transition Fund (JTF), which aims to support regions moving away from carbon-intensive industries like oil shale. Annually, this supplies. . Solarstone is reinforcing Estonia's commitment to sustainable energy solutions by opening Europe's largest solar roof factory to produce 14 times as many building-integrated solar roofs as Tesla in the U. Project marks significant step towards Baltic energy independence after decoupling from Russian grid.
Saint Lucia is preparing to launch a call for proposals for a 10 MW solar project coupled with a 13 MW battery energy storage system. The project, which will be strategically located at the Hewanorra International Airport in Vieux Fort, is slated for tender in 2025. The project, which will be the island's second industrial-scale solar initiative, includes 10 MW of solar power and an energy storage system with 13 MW capacity using. . Saint Lucia is taking a major step toward grid resilience with a newly announced 10 MW solar-plus-storage project, featuring 26 MWh of lithium-ion battery capacity.