Day-ahead prices, negative hours and the battery ceiling — daily, from real market data.
Average price: 97 €/MWh · Negative hours (2026-07-17): 0 · 2 h battery: 262 €
The negative-price, curtailment and grid-fee rules that drive Latvia's battery economics.
We compute it for every ≥1 MW battery — independent, from public data.
The Latvian energy market presents specific dynamics for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Unlike some neighboring regions, Latvia does not offer a dedicated utility-scale or standalone BESS subsidy program. Current support schemes are focused exclusively on residential grants. This distinction is important for developers planning the scale and scope of their storage infrastructure.
The economic viability of battery storage in Latvia is driven by day-ahead market spreads. The 30-day day-ahead spread averaged approximately €127/MWh, which represents 150% of the average price. This figure serves as the primary basis for calculating arbitrage revenue for a battery system. Stromfee provides the intelligence needed to navigate these specific market conditions.
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Is there government funding for utility-scale BESS in Latvia?
Latvia does not have a dedicated subsidy scheme for utility-scale or standalone BESS. Current support is limited to residential grants only.
What drives the arbitrage revenue for batteries in the Latvian market?
Arbitrage revenue is based on the day-ahead spread, which recently averaged €127/MWh. This represents 150% of the average price in the region.