Discussion ‘’Wind Opportunities – Green Energy Potential in Latvia’’

30th March 2022, AC Hotel by Marriott Riga

Electricity prices are rising, with Latvia dependent on foreign supplies and stock exchange prices. Wind is a renewable natural resource that will last as long as the sun shines. The wind energy industry is developing rapidly in the world. What are the opportunities in Latvia? What will we do with energy when there is so much left over? In a hybrid discussion, experts would discuss what wind energy policy should look like in the future.

SPEAKERS:

• Mr Artūrs Toms Plešs, Minister of Environmental Protection and Regional Development

• Mr Toms Nāburgs, Member of the Board and Head of the Wind Energy Association

• Mr Aivars Starikovs, Member of the Board of the Latvian Hydrogen Association

• Mr Gunārs Valdmanis, Executive Director of the Latvian Association of Electrical Engineers and Power Construction

• Mr Aris Žīgurs, Strategy consultant with excellent knowledge and experience in strategic planning and corporate strategy with a focus on public companies and/or power sector

• Ms Krista Pētersone, energy expert at ‘’Green Freedom’’

• Representatives from WrightBus (Northern Ireland)

The Discussion will be moderated by Ansis Bogustovs – a journalist – with vast knowledge on energy issues.