When is electricity greenest in Latvia?
Renewable energy forecast · updated 2026-06-06 13:58 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 76% of Latvia's electricity demand around 14:00 UTC.
- Renewable output peaks around 14:00 UTC at roughly 76% of demand — the greenest time to use electricity today.
- The renewable share dips to about 4% around 21:00 UTC, when grid electricity is at its most carbon-intensive.
Hourly forecast for Latvia
| Time (UTC) | Renewable (MW) | Demand (MW) | Surplus (MW) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14:00 | 525 | 694 | -169 | 76% |
| Sat 15:00 | 474 | 702 | -228 | 67% |
| Sat 16:00 | 346 | 714 | -368 | 49% |
| Sat 17:00 | 189 | 723 | -534 | 26% |
| Sat 18:00 | 102 | 713 | -610 | 14% |
| Sat 19:00 | 54 | 715 | -661 | 8% |
| Sat 20:00 | 34 | 702 | -667 | 5% |
| Sat 21:00 | 25 | 639 | -614 | 4% |