22 May marks International Day for Biological Diversity. Biodiversity is an indispensable element of ecosystems, the foundation of the web of life that connects us all. Given the ecological challenges threatening natural processes, biodiversity is an issue that should not just be highlighted once a year, but actively protected every day, particularly in the energy sector.
Alnis Bāliņš, Head of the European Energy Latvia Riga office, says: “Contrary to the myths prevalent in society, when renewable energy parks are properly planned, it is possible to maintain or significantly improve biodiversity within them – it is a story of successful coexistence. European Energy can boast environmentally friendly projects abroad, and we have been applying this best practice since 2022 when planning and developing projects here in Latvia as well. We want to promote and strengthen circular and sustainable economic thinking within our local community.”
Therefore, European Energy Latvia invites all like-minded individuals and interested parties to join us for engaging and educational discussions on 9 June from 13.00 to 19.00 and 10 June from 11.00 to 19.00 at the Energy Tent during the “LAMPA” conversation festival, which will traditionally take place in Cēsis.
As a renewable energy developer with nearly 20 years of experience in many countries around the world, European Energy has, over these years, developed industry-leading best practices in promoting biodiversity alongside a capacity of more than 3 GW. The company combines solar parks with grazing areas or wildflower meadows, wildlife corridors, and hedges containing bird and bat boxes, as well as insect houses.
Furthermore, European Energy engages and educates the local community in the areas where the company develops its projects – offering interested parties the chance to visit the sites after project completion, explaining and demonstrating the practical advantages of renewable energy technology. The company intends to organise interactive sessions, such as the construction of insect hotels, bird boxes, and miniature wind turbines, as well as to develop educational materials for Latvian schoolchildren. Currently, European Energy Latvia has begun seeking partners to implement these plans.
Biodiversity initiatives allow European Energy to be part of the driving force behind Latvia's sustainable development – the company has several projects here at various stages of development. Once developed, constructed, and commissioned, they could provide more than 300 thousand Latvian households with the renewable energy they require.
About European Energy:
European Energy develops, finances, and builds renewable energy projects worldwide. The company currently owns over 1 GW of renewable energy projects in 18 countries. European Energy has offices and several solar and wind energy projects in various stages of development in all three Baltic states. To date, the company has globally developed over 20 GW of renewable energy capacity.