Latvian Renewable Energy Federation
our goal – to promote the development of the RES industry in Latvia
Latvian Renewable Energy Federation
our goal – to promote the development of the RES industry in Latvia
About us
The Latvian Renewable Energy Federation was founded in 2013 by uniting individual industry associations working in the field of renewable energy. The goals of LAEF are to promote the recognition, development and creation of a positive image of the renewable energy sector, as well as to increase the contribution of renewable energy to the Latvian economy, in this process harmonizing and coordinating the actions of renewable energy non-governmental organizations and companies, and representing them in relations with state and local government institutions.
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Haralds Vīgants holds a PhD in Engineering from Riga Technical University. Haralds has 15 years of experience in managing manufacturing companies and various international projects, maintaining and improving ESG systems. He currently works for the Graanul Invest group of companies. Haralds actively uses his experience in cross-sectoral policy development in various non-governmental organizations. Haralds Vīgants is the Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Bioenergy Association.
Kaspars Gailītis holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Latvia and is a qualified lawyer. Having taken over the management of a small hydroelectric power plant owned by his grandfather, he first worked as a member and then as a board member of the Small Hydropower Association. Kaspars Gailītis has experience in managing a significant number of projects, both privately funded and state and European Union funded. Kaspars Gailītis is the Chairman of the Board of the Small Hydropower Association.
Kristaps Stepanovs holds a Master’s degree in Management and Law, as well as a lawyer’s qualification. He has been actively involved in energy policy development in Latvia, representing the interests of the state. Since 2012, he has been working as a practicing lawyer, advising energy companies, and a wind farm manager. Kristaps Stepanovs is the Chairman of the Board of the Wind Power Producers Association.
Andis Kārkliņš received his professional education at the Latvian University of Agriculture. He has been working in the biogas industry for 30 years, starting with the implementation of numerous biogas pilot projects, participation in research on biogas production opportunities in Latvia, various topics related to environmental protection, as well as the importance and possibilities of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Andis Kārkliņš is the Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Biogas Association.
Doctor of Engineering Edgars Vīgants is a well-known energy and environmental expert in Latvia, who actively participates in the development of industry policy and has been actively defending the interests of the renewable energy industry at scientific conferences and educational seminars for more than 30 years. Edgars Vīgants is an associate professor at Riga Technical University and a member of the Council of the Latvian District Heating Companies Association.
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