WT Terminal, operating in the Port of Riga, has commissioned a photovoltaic (PV) installation that comprises 480 panels with a total capacity of 220.8kW.

"One of the WT Terminal business areas is the processing of sawn timber - drying, sorting, packaging. These are quite energy-intensive processes, so self-generated energy definitely makes our company more cost-efficient and less dependent on fluctuations in the electricity market," underlined Andis Bunkšis, the company's Board Member.

He furthered, "Now it is clear that both financial institutions and our customers are taking an active interest in the sustainability performance of the company and are redirecting freight flows to green transport corridors. That is why we have started to structure our business according to sustainability principles and are working hard to ensure that the company has a common vision for sustainable development."

Bunkšis also announced, "Next year, an innovative, electricity-powered hydraulic crane will be installed on the terminal's berths. A new transformer substation has been built to ensure the operation of the electric crane and three berths have been equipped with a power supply. Thus, the company will be provided with a single green infrastructure facility that will increase the terminal's performance and energy efficiency, while reducing harmful emissions and environmental impact."

The two other PVs in the Port of Riga are the 4.61MW system of Kronospan Riga and the 0.875MW of Baltic Container Terminal. Riga Universal Terminal is also working on its 250kW installation.

In addition, the TFS Trans logistics centre houses a geothermal plant, which generates energy to heat buildings.

Photo: Port of Riga