Consolis Latvija to produce towers for major wind energy projects in the Baltics
Consolis Latvija, has agreed with one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers Nordex, and its Latvian branch SIA Nordex Latvia to produce prefabricated reinforced concrete towers for wind energy projects in the Baltic States.
The partnership with Nordex strengthens Consolis Latvija’s presence in the Baltics and aligns with our strategy for growth in innovative, sustainable sectors.
The first project in the Baltics will be Laflora Energy Ltd., owned by Latvenergo, the largest Latvian energy producer. The Laflora object, located 60 km south of Riga, will consist of 16 towers with Nordex N175/6.X turbines.
Esa Mäki, Managing Director, Consolis Baltics, says:
“We are thrilled to be involved in this partnership with Nordex and a new niche market for prefabricated reinforced concrete elements. We expect several wind energy projects in the Baltics in the coming years, and it is great to be a part of developing this important green energy infrastructure!”
This is an important step forward for Consolis Latvija in the renewable energy sector, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and innovation in construction. Consolis Latvia, together with Nordex, hopes to contribute to building a greener future for the Baltic States.
With a total installed capacity of 108.8 MW, the Laflora wind farm will be an important addition to the availability of green energy in Latvia, reducing CO2 emissions in the local energy portfolio. It will also improve Latvia’s energy security by reducing the need for energy imports.
The impressive height of the towers will reach 179 meters from the ground to the level of the turbine, and including the blades, the total height will reach 266.5 meters.
Development and job creation in Rumbula
Consolis Latvija will invest significant funds in its Rumbula plant near Riga, building a production center specializing in concrete elements for Nordex wind turbine towers. The production of these prefabricated towers for the Laflora project will provide work for more than a hundred workers at our Rumbula plant and subcontractors.
About Consolis
Consolis is a European leader in precast concrete solutions providing highly engineered and sustainable solutions for the building and utilities sectors. Together with our customers, we create beautiful buildings and infrastructure with the qualities to serve local communities for centuries to come. Well-built for well-being, that is our reason to be.
We believe in responsible industry leadership, and we are committed to lead the sustainable transformation of our industry. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated that Consolis Group’s near-term emissions reduction targets are aligned with the 1.5°C science-based targets framework. Consolis employs about 7,500 people in 17 markets throughout the world. The Group generated €1 billion of sales in 2023.
For further information, please contact
Helen Spalding, Group Communications Director, Consolis, +46725197782, helen.spalding@consolis.com
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