When is electricity greenest in Latvia?
Renewable energy forecast · updated 2026-10-03 08:37 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 88% of Latvia's electricity demand around 09:00 UTC.
- Renewable output peaks around 09:00 UTC at roughly 88% of demand — the greenest time to use electricity today.
- The renewable share dips to about 4% around 17:00 UTC, when grid electricity is at its most carbon-intensive.
Hourly forecast for Latvia
| Time (UTC) | Renewable (MW) | Demand (MW) | Surplus (MW) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 08:00 | 682 | 814 | -132 | 84% |
| Sat 09:00 | 738 | 842 | -104 | 88% |
| Sat 10:00 | 729 | 869 | -140 | 84% |
| Sat 11:00 | 703 | 890 | -187 | 79% |
| Sat 12:00 | 622 | 877 | -255 | 71% |
| Sat 13:00 | 466 | 845 | -379 | 55% |
| Sat 14:00 | 276 | 831 | -555 | 33% |
| Sat 15:00 | 105 | 858 | -752 | 12% |
| Sat 16:00 | 54 | 866 | -811 | 6% |
| Sat 17:00 | 33 | 877 | -845 | 4% |
| Sat 18:00 | 39 | 830 | -791 | 5% |
| Sat 19:00 | 39 | 772 | -733 | 5% |
| Sat 20:00 | 33 | 725 | -692 | 4% |
| Sat 21:00 | 38 | 699 | -661 | 5% |