Smart energy & Mobility

Latvia is rapidly advancing its smart energy and mobility capabilities, driven by strong commitments to sustainability, digitalisation and the transition to low-carbon technologies. As one of the TOP 3 EU countries in renewable energy consumption, Latvia offers a stable foundation for developing clean energy solutions, smart grids, e-mobility infrastructure and future-oriented transport technologies.

The sector brings together energy innovators, engineering companies, ICT developers, mobility operators and research institutions, forming a dynamic ecosystem that supports climate-neutral growth and accelerates the deployment of next-generation solutions across the Baltic region.

Key Strengths

  • Highly renewable energy mix: Latvia consistently ranks among Europe’s leaders in renewable energy use, with major growth in wind, solar and bioenergy.

  • Strategic location for regional energy interconnections, electric mobility corridors and logistics routes.

  • Advanced ICT sector enabling smart grids, digital platforms and energy-data solutions.

  • Growing expertise in hydrogen pilots, energy storage, maritime digitalisation and smart city systems.

  • Strong engineering and manufacturing capabilities supporting EV components, electronics, power systems and automation.

  • EU-aligned regulatory environment and active support for green transition investments.

 

Main subsectors​​​​​
  • Renewable Energy (wind, solar, biomass, biogas)

  • Smart Grids & Energy Digitalisation

  • Hydrogen Technologies & Pilot Projects

  • Electric Mobility & Charging Infrastructure

  • Energy Storage Solutions

  • Maritime Digitalisation & Smart Logistics

  • Engineering & Power Electronics

  • Smart City Solutions & Urban Mobility

Fast facts
  • Latvia is among the TOP 3 EU countries in renewable energy share of total consumption.

  • Strong growth in large-scale wind farms, solar installations and distributed energy systems.

  • Rapid expansion of EV charging networks supporting domestic and Baltic mobility corridors.

  • Increasing investment in hydrogen R&D, with early-stage pilot projects underway.

  • ICT and engineering sectors provide a robust foundation for energy software, monitoring systems and automation.

Industry statistics
  • Renewable energy consistently accounts for 40%+ of Latvia’s final energy consumption.

  • Thousands employed across energy, engineering, transport and supporting ICT services.

  • Strong export growth in power electronics, electrical components, automation systems and smart mobility technologies.

  • Continuous infrastructure investments supported by EU Green Deal, Recovery Funds, and national clean energy programmes.

Employment and education
  • Skilled workforce across engineering, energy technologies, ICT, electronics and environmental sciences.

  • Leading academic institutions — University of Latvia, Riga Technical University, Riga Technical College — supply specialists in energy systems, power engineering and digital mobility.

  • Strong cooperation between universities, research labs and industry fosters hands-on innovation.

Industry leaders
  • East Metal
    A leading manufacturer of complex steel structures with more than 40,000 m² of production space across four plants in Latvia and Denmark. Specialises in components for wind energy, transport equipment, cranes, lifting gear, and machinery for industrial applications.

  • CNC SAAN
    A precision metal processing company offering milling, turning, welding and CMM measurement services. Exports mainly to Sweden, Norway, Germany and Denmark, with capabilities supporting machine-building, energy, agriculture, forestry, oil & gas, and furniture industries.

  • Energofirma Jauda
    One of the Baltic region’s largest producers of electrical materials and equipment, with over 50 years of experience. Manufactures compact substations, low- and medium-voltage equipment, metal constructions and electrical installation components.

  • Getliņi
    The largest municipal solid waste management site in the Baltics and one of Europe’s most advanced. Operates as a modern recycling and resource-recovery centre, producing biogas from biodegradable waste for renewable energy generation.

  • Ekubirojs
    A regional leader in promoting energy efficiency and green investment, facilitating collaboration between experts, developers and financiers to renovate and modernise Soviet-era buildings across the Baltics and Eastern Europe.

  • Hemp Eco Systems
    Developer of innovative hemp-based building materials, providing sustainable, healthy and energy-efficient alternatives to conventional insulation products.

  • Ko Tu Elpo
    Creator of smart air biofilters that combine natural processes with modern technology to improve indoor air quality by capturing pollutants and enhancing ventilation efficiency.

  • Blue Shock Race
    A pioneer in electric go-kart technology, contributing to the advancement of electric mobility solutions and demonstrating practical applications of high-performance EV systems.

  • Aerones
    A global innovator in robotic wind turbine maintenance, offering advanced robotic and IoT-based tools for inspection, repair and cleaning. The technology reduces downtime, lowers costs, increases turbine efficiency and contributes to greenhouse gas emission reduction.

Transport and storage sector in Latvia

 From a transport and logistics perspective, Latvia offers one of the most advantageous locations in Northern Europe. Positioned at the centre of the Baltic Sea region — one of Europe’s fastest-growing economic areas — Latvia provides direct access to major EU, Nordic and Eurasian markets.. To get further information on Transport and storage sector in Latvia click here.

 

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