Hoymiles has announced the completion of Latvia’s first major energy storage facility, in which it has played a pivotal role. The Tārgale wind park, managed by Utilitas, the country’s largest wind energy producer, combines wind energy generation with advanced storage capabilities, setting a new standard for its renewable energy infrastructure.
The wind park, initially launched in 2022 with an annual generation capacity of 155 GWh, has integrated a utility-scale energy storage system to enhance grid stability, for which Hoymiles has supplied essential components, including 3,450 kW Power Conversion System (PCS) containers on the AC side and 3.44 MWh battery containers on the DC side. The new system has a capacity of 20 MWh, enabling the park to store surplus energy generated during periods of high wind and supply it back to the grid when required. The project represents a €7 million investment, underscoring Utilitas Wind’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions in Latvia.
The opening ceremony was attended by key government officials, including Minister for Climate and Energy Kaspars Melnis, who highlighted the project’s potential impact on Latvia’s energy landscape and sustainability efforts, commenting: “It is essential to build new green energy capacity to ensure the resilience and smooth operation of our energy systems as we prepare for a key transition early next year. We are clearly moving in the right direction.”
Utilitas Wind board member Renārs Urbanovičs explained: “The Tārgale wind park energy storage project addresses a significant challenge in renewable energy—ensuring consistent power availability. Alternative power sources such as wind and solar are weather-dependent. When strong winds create a surplus, we can now store it, making that energy available when conditions are calm. This provides a vital balance to the grid.”
