Virši taps into renewable electricity to power station network
Published on: Aug 11, 2023
The retailer has partnered with 65 local producers of clean energy to supply electricity across its fuel retail network in Latvia.
Virši has expanded its cooperation with Latvian producers of renewable energy by powering its service station network with clean energy produced by these companies.
The retailer’s portfolio currently includes 65 local producers generating green electricity, with 31 sites producing solar energy for self-consumption. This represents an average of 22% of the electricity required to operate its service stations.
Currently, over 1,200 solar panels have been installed across the service station network and on the roof of the Aizkraukle office, providing 485 kW of power.
“With sustainability and responsible management in mind, we are continuously looking for opportunities to use renewable energy sources, which is why we started active cooperation with more than 30 Latvian renewable electricity producers in 2022. During the past year, we have increased the share of renewable energy sources in the Virši portfolio, we have also significantly expanded our range of partners and are now working with 65 local producers,” said Jānis Bethers, Head of Business Development Department at Virši.
By continuing to expand the use of environmentally friendly renewable electricity, this summer several more service stations will be added to the list, exceeding a total capacity of 500 kW.
