When is electricity greenest in Latvia?
Renewable energy forecast · updated 2026-08-15 12:20 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 103% of Latvia's electricity demand around 13:00 UTC.
- Renewable output peaks around 13:00 UTC at roughly 103% of demand — the greenest time to use electricity today.
- The renewable share dips to about 11% around 18:00 UTC, when grid electricity is at its most carbon-intensive.
- There is forecast surplus renewable generation around 13:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 13:00 | 828 | 801 | +28 | 103% |
| Sat 14:00 | 665 | 766 | -102 | 87% |
| Sat 15:00 | 436 | 779 | -344 | 56% |
| Sat 16:00 | 306 | 793 | -487 | 39% |
| Sat 17:00 | 148 | 795 | -647 | 19% |
| Sat 18:00 | 90 | 808 | -718 | 11% |
| Sat 19:00 | 106 | 783 | -677 | 14% |
| Sat 20:00 | 118 | 746 | -627 | 16% |
| Sat 21:00 | 110 | 706 | -596 | 16% |