145 MW Stelpe solar farm reaches full commercial operations

The 72.5 megawatt (MW) Stelpe solar farm II, developed in Latvia by Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, has reached the commercial operation date. The project is located in the southern part of Latvia, Bauska municipality. The solar farm, which covers 85 hectares, is equipped with 121 thousand solar panels. The investments in the project, including the acquisition and construction costs, should amount to approximately EUR 54 million. 

Stelpe solar farm II is a part of the Stelpe solar project, which consists of two sites, each with a capacity of 72.5 MW. The project has a combined installed capacity of 145 MW and will cover the electricity demand of around 70 thousand households. 

Ignitis Renewables is actively continuing the development of renewable energy projects in Latvia. This year, the commercial operation date was also reached by the 94 MW Varme solar farm, and the development of the 174 MW Tume solar farm is on track. These solar farms, with a combined installed capacity exceeding 400 MW, will be able to cover the electricity demand of nearly 200 thousand households. 

The company is expanding its activities, actively cooperating with local municipalities and communities and implementing social support projects in Latvia while following strict environmental principles. This project is a part of a much larger strategy, an aim to create a cleaner, safer and more sustainable energy ecosystem in the Baltic region.