Figures show that Northern-European countries are keener on using renewable energy. Latvia, with 40,3%, has the third-highest share of RES (the share of gross final consumption of renewable energy sources) in the EU, after Sweden and Finland. The primary renewable energy sources in Latvia are biomass and hydropower. However, solar power opportunities are also being developed, as even in these low-radiation areas, photovoltaics is still convenient and efficient. The 200 kW ground-mounted system built in Courland with FuturaSun panels is an example.
In cooperation with the energy company AJ Power, Banga Ltd, a fish-canning company based in Roja (Latvia), installed the largest solar panel park in Courland. Banga Ltd is investing in green energy generation, which will be used at the factory to reduce the company’s costs over the long term.
More than 600 FuturaSun solar panels were installed on the ground, with a total system capacity of 200 kW. The solar panels will produce 198 000 kWh of green electricity over the year, which is ~ 25% of the company’s total annual energy consumption. Banga Ltd will save more than EUR 17 000 per year for electricity costs. Over the next 10 years, Banga Ltd will save EUR 185 000.
