When is electricity greenest in Latvia?
Renewable energy forecast · updated 2026-08-04 08:35 UTC
educk tracks how much of Latvia's electricity demand is met by wind and solar generation, using day-ahead forecasts from the ENTSO-E transparency platform. Use it to plan flexible energy use — charging an EV, running appliances or batteries — for when the grid is cleanest.
- Wind and solar are forecast to cover about 139% of Latvia's electricity demand around 09:00 UTC.
- Renewable output peaks around 09:00 UTC at roughly 139% of demand — the greenest time to use electricity today.
- The renewable share dips to about 4% around 19:00 UTC, when grid electricity is at its most carbon-intensive.
- There is forecast surplus renewable generation around 09:00 UTC — an ideal low-carbon window for flexible loads such as EV charging, laundry or heating.
Hourly forecast for Latvia
| Time (UTC) | Renewable (MW) | Demand (MW) | Surplus (MW) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 09:00 | 1164 | 835 | +330 | 139% |
| Tue 10:00 | 1064 | 842 | +221 | 126% |
| Tue 11:00 | 1173 | 847 | +327 | 139% |
| Tue 12:00 | 1145 | 860 | +285 | 133% |
| Tue 13:00 | 1007 | 874 | +134 | 115% |
| Tue 14:00 | 841 | 869 | -28 | 97% |
| Tue 15:00 | 613 | 873 | -260 | 70% |
| Tue 16:00 | 370 | 846 | -476 | 44% |
| Tue 17:00 | 135 | 839 | -704 | 16% |
| Tue 18:00 | 39 | 809 | -769 | 5% |
| Tue 19:00 | 31 | 780 | -749 | 4% |
| Tue 20:00 | 40 | 723 | -683 | 6% |
| Tue 21:00 | 48 | 650 | -602 | 7% |