Enefit Green is cooperating with Latvia’s largest private forest owner Sodra to develop two possible wind farms in the east of the country.
Under the agreements, Enefit Green will have the right to use the land owned by Sodra for the development of wind energy.
Enefit Green chairman Aavo Ksrmas said that Latvia needs to increase its production of renewable energy.
He added: “Environmentally sustainable wind energy is more affordable and supports both climate goals and energy security in Latvia.
“Starting the development of wind farms in Latvia is an important part of Enefit Green’s long-term growth plan, and we hope to cooperate with the Latvian large forest owner in the future as well.”
The long-term right to use the land is the first preparatory step in the construction of the wind farms, he said.
“Next, we will start communicating with the relevant authorities and local governments, followed by the environmental impact assessment,” Karmas added.
“We anticipate that the coordination and research stage for the developments may take a minimum of three years, but the period could be affected by the Latvian government’s decision to simplify the procedural rules for planning renewable energy development.”
Sodra noard member Lars-Georg Adolf Hedlund: “Sodra is glad of the cooperation with the reliable wind energy developer Enefit Green.
“We hope to see their projects successful, and we are happy as a company to participate in creating new opportunities for green electricity production in the region.
“An added wind farm is an important step towards our energy independence and climate goals.”