Gren to construct a 50 MW biomass boiler plant for Riga''s district
The new plant will increase the share of renewable energy in Riga''s district heating, enhance energy supply security, and reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels while providing
Riga''s strategy for achieving climate neutrality through the use of
The goals propose the establishment of climate neutrality by 2050 with the use of circular economy, reduction of greenhouse gas emission and increased usage of renewable energy.
Latvia''s climate action strategy
In its draft updated NECP, Latvia proposed a 57 % share of renewable energy sources (RES) by 2030, considered too low by the European Commission. In its final updated NECP, Latvia increased the
RIGA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
As part of this development field, it is planned to implement comprehensive energy management, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction measures, increasing the share of renewable energy in the
Going beyond European emission targets: Pathways for an urban
To achieve these objectives, this paper describes the research work defining pathways and measures in line with the planned actions of Riga, that focus on three thematic areas: green
Latvia''s transition to clean energy presents an important opportunity
To further electrification within the energy sector, which is crucial for Latvia''s broader climate goals, policymakers must foster a conducive environment for investors to support new
Energy planning in Riga
The city of Riga, being at the forefront of fighting climate change, is in the process of updating their energy planning document, the Riga Smart City Sustainable Energy Action Plan, for the planning
Renewable resource consumption up by 11.2 % in the past five years
Renewable energy made up 26.2 % of the total energy used for heating and cooling in the EU. The share of electricity generated from renewables in the final energy consumption stood at 54.3
Riga''s climate neutrality planning: an example of realistic ambition
Evaluation of the possibility of installing solar panels and other renewable energy solutions – like energy communities and companies – for residents using the infrastructure available to the municipality.
Latvia''s path to energy transition: Expanding renewable energy and
Given Latvia''s high share of renewable electricity, the need for electricity storage technologies will increase significantly. However, there are also challenges, such as the need for
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