Slovenia-based NGEN Group has entered the Latvian market through the acquisition of a 100 MW/200 MWh stand-alone battery energy storage project, backed by a €50 million investment. The grid-connected facility will use Tesla Megapack technology to provide transmission-level balancing and frequency regulation, supporting Latvia’s power system reliability ahead of the planned BRELL disconnection.
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Project | Liepāja BESS |
| Location | Grobiņa parish, Dienvidkurzeme region, Latvia |
| Capacity | 100 MW / 200 MWh |
| Transmission Operator | Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) |
| Owner/Developer | NGEN Group (100% ownership via SIA Liepāja BESS) |
| Investment Value | €50 million (USD 59 million) |
| Construction Status | Under development; completion targeted within the year |
| Target Commercial Operation | End of 2026 |
Slovenian energy system solutions provider, NGEN Group, has entered into the Latvian market with the acquisition of a 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage project (BESS) and a EUR-50-million (USD 59 million) investment commitment. The company has acquired 100% ownership of SIA Liepāja BESS. to develop a stand-alone, grid-connected battery facility in Grobiņa parish, Dienvidkurzeme region, near the Grobiņa substation.
The project is designed as a stand-alone BESS directly connected to Latvia’s transmission system operator, “Augstsprieguma tīkls” (AST). Construction is scheduled for completion within the year. The battery system is targeting commercial operations by the end of 2026.
According to the company, the facility is described as the first energy storage facility in the Baltics region to use Tesla Megapack battery technology. Equipment and supply chains for the project are sourced from NATO member countries and their partners, with core components supplied from the United States. Once operational, the facility is expected to provide transmission-level balancing services and additional system flexibility.
The battery energy storage system is intended to support electricity system reliability following Latvia’s planned disconnection from the Belarus–Russia–Estonia–Latvia–Lithuania (BRELL) electricity network in 2025 by enabling fast-response frequency regulation and grid balancing across Latvia and the Baltic region.
The investment was announced at a media event hosted by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA). Advisory services for the transaction included Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) on the sell side, with legal advisory provided by Triniti for the buyer and Tegos for the seller. The project adds to Latvia’s growing pipeline of grid-scale energy storage developments connected to transmission infrastructure.
Roman Bernard, CEO of NGEN Group, said Latvia’s regulatory framework supports energy storage development and the Liepāja ESS acquisition supports the company’s European expansion strategy.
Mike Snyder, Vice President of Energy and Charging at Tesla, said the partnership with NGEN Group supports the deployment of Megapack systems in Latvia’s power network.
Jānis Sproģis and Kārlis Maulics, co-founders of Liepāja ESS, said coordinated institutional processes enabled predictable project development, with construction planned to meet defined safety, quality, and timeline requirements.
Ieva Jāgere, Director of LIAA, said energy infrastructure accounts for a significant share of the agency’s €17 billion investment portfolio, with the project progressing quickly through established investment procedures.