Ignitis Renewables delivers first electricity in Latvia
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, has taken a major step toward sustainable energy production in Latvia by delivering its first green electricity to the country’s national grid. This milestone marks a strategic shift toward local, sustainable energy generation in Latvia and the region. The electricity was produced by the 94-megawatt (MW) Vārme solar farm under construction by Ignitis Renewables.
“Delivering the first locally generated green electricity to the grid is a strategically significant milestone for Ignitis Renewables in the Latvian market. The company has ambitious plans for renewable energy development in Latvia – with solar farms currently under construction in Kuldīga, Tukums, and Bauska municipalities as well as possible wind energy projects in the near future. With this milestone and other renewable energy projects underway, Ignitis Renewables is paving the way for a sustainable and resilient energy future in Baltic States,” says Baiba Lāce, Head of Ignitis Renewables in Latvia.
The first green electricity was produced and transmitted into the grid from the Vārme solar farm in Kuldīga municipality. Covering 110 hectares, the solar farm is equipped with over 156,000 solar panels and a total installed capacity of 94 MW.
Beyond Vārme, Ignitis Renewables has two other significant solar projects under construction in Latvia. The 145 MW Stelpe solar farm, spanning two sites in the Stelpe and Bārbale parishes of Bauska municipality, is progressing steadily. Additionally, the 174 MW Tume solar farm in Tume parish, Tukums municipality, is on track to become one of the most ambitious solar projects in the Baltics.
Upon completion, the Vārme and Stelpe solar farms combined will be capable of supplying green energy to as many as 96,000 households, thanks to more than 389,000 solar panels. The Tume solar farm, scheduled for commercial operation in 2026, will feature over 282,000 solar panels across 302 hectares, making it one of the largest of its kind in the Baltics and providing clean energy to over 85,000 households each year.
Sustainable development and community support
Ignitis Renewables is committed to sustainable development by fostering collaboration with municipalities and local communities near its renewable energy projects. Ignitis Renewables implements environmental protection programs and provides financial support to community initiatives aimed at improving regional quality of life.
In 2024, the company provided financial support in Latvia for the first time, funding eight local initiatives with nearly EUR 270,000. These efforts reinforce local partnerships, increase public engagement, and promote sustainable regional growth.
