Latvia

Latvia introduced feed-in tariff which is the only one instrument supporting the RES technologies. [54]

That support is available for all of the RES technologies which met following restrictions. Wind farms are promoted if operate up to 3 500 full load hours, hydro power plants if operate up to 5 000 full load hours and solar, biomass and biogas systems are supported if operate up to 8000 full load hours. The amount of tariff are determinate by the Regulation and are related with price of natural gas and exchange between the Lat and the Euro. Solar systems are supported for 20 years and the rest for first 10 and for next 10 with decreased tariff. [54]

In Latvia the grid operator is obligated to connect the RES system as soon is possible but related with connection costs are covered by the system operator. Moreover the grid operator is statutory obligated to expanse the grid on area of his responsibility. The system operator is able to expanse the electrical network however then he have to cover related with it costs. [54]

Regulation requirements in Latvia are Electricity Market Law and Regulation no. 262. [54]

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