This year, SIA “Salaspils Siltums” in cooperation with the group of energy companies “AJ Power” is expanding the possibilities of obtaining solar energy in the company. In the coming months, the company will sell another solar panel park, which will provide electricity for self-consumption. The project plans to install 270 solar panels with a total capacity of 100 kW on the ground, which will produce at least 900,000 kWh for the company in the next 10 years.
Taking care of the environment and implementing the company’s energy management policy, In 2017 “Salaspils Siltums” realized its first solar panel project. In order to produce green electricity, 86 solar panels with a total capacity of 25 kW were installed on the roof of the company’s building, which has saved the company 436.5 tons of CO2. In 2019 the company continued the green course and implemented a large-scale project, installing a solar field with 1720 solar collectors, an accumulation tank and a 3MW wood chip boiler house. After the implementation of the project, 90% of the produced heat energy is produced from renewable energy sources, including 20% - from solar energy.
Ina Bērziņa-Veita, Member of the Board of SIA “Salaspils Siltums”: “Looking to the future, bold steps must be taken today to achieve the desired results. Thus, Salaspils Siltums is step by step moving towards the use of unheated technologies in its operations. By installing solar panels and solar collectors, we are fully convinced that solar energy has great potential. By implementing this project, on days when the sun will shine, we will be able to say that the entire process of obtaining heat energy will be provided from the sun. ”
“Salaspils Siltums is a great example of sustainable company management. The targeted integration of solar energy solutions into the company’s operations over the years has allowed it not only to reduce CO2 emissions and overall environmental impact, but also to become more independent of other energy sources.
Within the framework of the project, the kWh productivity guarantee of the solar panel system has been determined for 5 years, for which we are the solar panel installer. Solar panels are a long-term investment, so it is important to focus on the amount of electricity produced by solar panels, and this is a reliable indicator of performance that will guarantee the productivity of the project. ” says the head of the group of energy companies “AJ Power”, Roberts Samtiņš.
The establishment of SIA “Salaspils Siltums” solar panel park has already started. It will be one of the largest solar panel parks in the region and the green electricity it produces will be used to ensure the company’s self-consumption.
About SIA “Salaspils Siltums”:
SIA “Salaspils Siltums” is a modern heat supply company that provides district heating in the city of Salaspils and Saulkalne. The company’s activities are focused on sustainable and environmentally friendly development in order to ensure a secure supply of heat to customers at the lowest possible prices.
About AJ Power Group:
AJ Power is the largest private energy group in Latvia, operating since 2014. AJ Power offers integrated energy services – trade in electricity, natural gas, implementation of energy and solar energy projects, as well as a natural resources tax management system. The turnover of the AJ Power group of companies in 2019 is 83 million euros.
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