Hoymiles powers Latvia’s largest energy storage project, as Tārgale Wind Park launches a 20 MWh system, combining wind energy with advanced storage for reliable green power.
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| Latvia’s Tārgale Wind Park unveils a new energy storage system powered by Hoymiles, enhancing grid stability and renewable energy capacity with a 20 MWh facility. Image Courtesy: Hoymiles |
Ventspils, Latvia - November 6, 2024:
The launch of Latvia’s largest energy storage project at the Tārgale Wind Park marks a significant milestone in the Baltic region’s renewable energy journey. The collaboration between Hoymiles and Utilitas, Latvia's largest wind energy producer, sets a new benchmark for integrated renewable energy solutions, combining wind energy generation with cutting-edge energy storage technology to address grid stability.
Initially opened in 2022, the Tārgale Wind Park, with an annual production capacity of 155 GWh, is a major renewable asset for Latvia. The addition of a utility-scale energy storage system enhances the park's capability by allowing it to store excess wind energy during periods of high generation and release it back into the grid when demand is high, thereby smoothing out fluctuations. This new system, supplied with Hoymiles technology, includes 3,450 kW Power Conversion System containers and 3.44 MWh battery containers, providing a total storage capacity of 20 MWh. Such storage capacity is pivotal in managing intermittent wind generation, a common challenge for renewable energy sources, by increasing the reliability of green energy for the grid.
The €7 million investment in the energy storage project highlights Utilitas Wind's strategic commitment to fostering sustainable energy solutions in Latvia. By ensuring a steady and responsive supply of renewable energy, the system could lessen Latvia’s reliance on imported power, an essential step toward energy independence and resilience. Minister for Climate and Energy Kaspars Melnis emphasized the importance of expanding green energy capacities, especially in light of an impending energy transition planned for early next year.
Hoymiles' role as a core technology provider in this project is emblematic of its commitment to advancing renewable energy infrastructure. By enabling large-scale energy storage, Hoymiles contributes to Latvia’s shift towards sustainable energy, aligned with European Union goals for carbon reduction and renewable integration.
Overall, the new facility at Tārgale Wind Park not only boosts Latvia’s green energy capacity but also sets a precedent for future renewable projects in the region. This development positions Latvia as a forward-looking player in renewable energy, creating a model for how energy storage solutions can be seamlessly integrated into wind power operations to enhance grid reliability and accelerate the shift to clean energy.