Why wind energy?
Latvia's National Energy and Climate Plan 2021-2030 foresees that 800 megawatts (MW) of wind
power capacity should be installed in Latvia in 2030 in order to contribute to Latvia’s progress
towards energy independence, security and climate neutrality, while at the same time reducing
GHG emissions, preserving natural diversity and developing a circular economy.
Renewable energy has been a hot topic in Latvia for more than 15 years, due to the fast-flowing
climate changes, renewable technologies have taken centre stage on both the Latvian and global
agenda, providing a sustainable and carbon-neutral solution to this global problem.
Wind energy is a source of energy that is completely self-renewing. When the sun is active, there
are constant flows of air in the atmosphere which do not require the extraction, transport or
combustion of raw materials. The source of wind energy is inexhaustible and the good news is
that Latvia has it in abundance.
Wind power is the cheapest and most accessible to produce large amount of green electricity.
Studies show that wind conditions in Talsi and Ventspils regions are excellent. As the area is
used for forest management, there are no residences in the area of the wind farm, which means
that the disturbance caused to the public is minimal. Moreover, there is a good network of
forest roads in the area, thanks to which fewer roads need to be built for the construction and
maintenance of the wind farm.