Project benefits
The establishment and operation of the wind farm will increase renewable electricity generation in the Baltic region, support the integration of the EU internal electricity market, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen regional energy security by decreasing reliance on imported fossil fuels.

Timeline
The project is being implemented in stages. The first stage covers the development of balance-of-plant infrastructure on the Latvian side, including grid connection infrastructure, substations, internal electrical infrastructure, access roads and turbine foundations. The second stage covers the delivery, installation, grid connection, testing and commissioning of wind turbines on the Latvian side, with commercial operation expected from 2028. The subsequent stage will cover the development of the Estonian section of the cross-border wind farm, with full project commissioning expected around 2030/2031.

Investments
The total investment required for implementation of the ULP-RES WP project is estimated at up to EUR 310 million.

Co-financing
The ULP-RES WP project has received support under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy programme for cross-border renewable energy projects.

CEF support under Action 2023-2-EU-W-M-23-ULP-RES WP is used for the first stage of the Latvian section, including balance-of-plant infrastructure such as grid connection infrastructure, substations, internal electrical infrastructure, roads and turbine foundations.

CEF support under Action 2023-2-EU-W-M-25-ULP-RES WP is used for the second stage of the Latvian section, including wind turbine delivery, installation, grid connection, testing and commissioning.

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