How many solar panels are installed in Latvia?

As of June 2023, the number of solar panels installed by the Latvian population and connected to AS "Sadales tīkls" reached 15,000 units, and their total capacity exceeded 120 MW - about 15% of the total electricity consumption in Latvia on a sunny day. Solar panels have a lifespan of more than 25 years.

How long do solar panels last in Latvia?

Solar panels require almost no maintenance during their lifetime. In addition, rain cleans the surface of the panels well. The payback period for correctly adapting to the consumption of solar panels is 4-7 years. Why are more and more people in Latvia installing solar panels and inverters?

Does Latvia have solar energy?

So far, however, the development of solar energy in the country has been rather limited. According to Latvia’s grid-operator Sadales tīkls AS, which is a subsidiary of Latvenergo, there was just1.3 MW of renewable energy power installed under net metering at the end of 2016.

How much sunlight does Latvia receive a year?

In our climate, one square meter of surface receives an average of 1200 kWh per year from the sun. The duration of direct sunlight in Latvia exceeds 1800 hours. The new type of solar panels produces energy with the so-called scattered radiation, which exists around us for 4000 hours.

How many solar panels are there in Denmark?

1580 solar panels with the total capacity of 489 kW. 18.06.2021. Danish company M.P. Socks Ltd. has completed the largest solar park... 708 solar panels with a total capacity of 262 kW

How many solar panels will Kurzeme produce a year?

20.09.2023. EUR 4.6 million invested in development of Kurzeme’s largest solar power... 6.5 MW will generate more than 6,000 MWh of green electricity annually 12.07.2023. Solar panels have the potential to produce ~ 226.620 kWh annually 23.05.2023. We will install 1,764 solar panels on six Lidl stores 22.12.2022.