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Will a solar energy park be built in the port of Riga?

Today, on 9 September, an agreement was signed between the Freeport of Riga Authority and the Lithuanian company SNG Solar on the lease of land in the Port of Riga in the Spilve Meadows area for the development of a solar energy park.

Will a Solar Park transform Riga into green energy?

Home Port News Major solar park set to transform port of Riga into green energy... On 9 September, an agreement was signed between the Freeport of Riga Authority and Lithuanian company SNG Solar for the lease of land in the Spilve Meadows area of the Latvian port.

Will Lithuania build a 100 MW solar plant in Riga?

Lithuania’s SNG Solar is set to build a 100 MW solar plant in the port of Riga, Latvia. Upon completion, the facility will be one of the largest solar projects in the Baltics. Lithuanian solar developer SNG Solar has signed an agreement with the Freeport of Riga Authority to construct a 100 MW solar plant in the port of Riga

What's going on in Riga?

This deal marks the beginning of a major solar energy project at the port of Riga, which will include the installation of solar panels, the production and storage of renewable electricity, and the development of hydrogen and alternative fuel technologies.

How will SNG solar benefit the Freeport of Riga?

Earlier this year, SNG Solar secured the land lease rights through an auction. The Freeport of Riga will receive 2.5% of the green energy generated, which will support port infrastructure and operations. The plant is expected to produce about 100,000 MWh of green electricity per year.

Where is a 100 MW solar facility being built in Riga?

The 100 MW solar facility will be constructed on a 177.2-hectare site in Spilve Meadows, on the left bank of the Daugava River in Riga. This project is part of the Freeport's plan to transform the area into a hub for solar electricity production, energy storage, hydrogen, and alternative fuel production, as well as an industrial and logistics park.