Nīcgale Wind
The Nīcgale project in Nīcgale Parish (Augšdaugava Municipality) aims to generate approximately 1200 GWh of renewable electricity with a planned capacity of 425 MW. With access to a high-voltage grid and favorable environmental conditions, Nīcgale offers a strong foundation for new-build wind energy infrastructure.
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Status - Research stage
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Location - Nīcgale Parish, Augšdaugava Municipality
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Effect - 425 MW
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Production - Ca 1200 GWh
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Turbines - 59
Why Nīcgale in particular?
Wind farms are developed in areas with the greatest wind potential. When choosing the location of a wind farm, wind speed analysis, environmental conditions, area size, power grid connection options, and population density are taken into account.
The territory of Nīcgale and Kalupe parishes is very suitable for the production of renewable electricity using wind. The environmental conditions meet the prerequisites for the construction of a wind farm, there is access to a high-voltage power grid, and there are no significant restrictions related to state protection that could hinder development. All of the above factors create favorable conditions for the construction of the Nīcgale wind farm, which will provide the local community with additional income, a more orderly environment and infrastructure, as well as new business opportunities.
Local communities
Local residents will benefit from mandatory payments stipulated by law for community development – €2,500 per year for each megawatt (MW) installed.
Up to 90% of this amount may go to residents living less than 2 kilometers from the wind farm. The remainder will be at the disposal of the municipality to decide on support for local residents.
For households, this will mean additional income of approximately 1-3 minimum monthly wages. The support will be available for 30 years.
In addition, improvements to local infrastructure are also planned, particularly road repairs.
During the project, Vindr also plans additional support activities to improve the social infrastructure in the parish affected by the construction of the wind farm.
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