Latvijas Vēja enerģijas asociācija

What Latvijas Vēja enerģijas asociācija does

Latvijas Vēja enerģijas asociācija (Latvian Wind Energy Association, LWEA) is a non-profit membership-based industry association founded in 1998 to promote wind energy development in Latvia. Headquartered in Mārupe municipality near Riga at Biroju iela 10, Airport "Rīga", LV-1053, the organization serves as the formal industry voice for wind energy developers, operators, and service providers operating in the Latvian market. Its membership roster includes international wind developers (Ørsted, Sunly, Ignitis Renewables, European Energy), local energy companies (Enefit, Utilitas, Taaleri Energia), and service providers (Bureau Veritas Latvia). The association is a member of WindEurope, the European wind energy industry body.

The association delivers three flagship programs: the WindWorks annual conference (one of the largest wind energy events in the Baltics, gathering policymakers, developers, and technology providers); the Wind Energy Academy webinar series covering wind farm development from planning through operations and energy market participation; and the WindUp youth engagement initiative featuring debates, competitions, and learning materials for students aged 15-20 to address the sector's long-term workforce needs. The association also aggregates industry data—documenting Latvia's 112 operating wind generators totaling 137.4 MW of installed capacity—and engages in policy advocacy at the national and municipal levels against a backdrop of 77.2% public support (SKDS) and an 800 MW national target by 2030.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues paid by corporate members; specific fee schedules are not publicly disclosed. With a lean operational team of 1-10 staff and member-led governance featuring a board (padome) that rotates leadership every two years since September 2021, the association executed a notable expansion of its mission in 2020 by signing a cooperation memorandum with the Latvian Hydrogen Association, and in 2026 co-signed a separate cooperation memorandum supporting the over €1 billion CIS Liepaja green hydrogen project, signaling diversification into adjacent energy vectors alongside its core wind advocacy.

Name

Latvijas Vēja enerģijas asociācija

Legal name

Latvijas Vēja enerģijas asociācija

Website

https://wea.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Latvijas Vēja enerģijas asociācija is a 1998-founded non-profit membership-based industry association that advocates for wind energy development in Latvia on behalf of developers, operators, and service providers, operating the WindWorks conference, Wind Energy Academy, and WindUp youth programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wind energy industry association / renewable energy advocacy

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAMACAC

Wind Turbine OEMs & System Integration (Nacelle/Generator/Controls)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Wind Energy (Onshore & Offshore)

Keywords

• Wind energy association
• Renewable energy advocacy
• Industry policy engagement
• Wind power education
• Clean energy membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Association generates revenue through membership fees from wind energy companies and industry stakeholders. Membership includes Enefit, Sunly, Utilitas, Taaleri Energia, Ignitis Renewables, Bureau Veritas Latvia, and others.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Latvijas Vēja enerģijas asociācija is a non-profit industry association providing advocacy, regulatory engagement, and public-awareness services for the Latvian wind energy sector. It sells no commercial product; its deliverables are the WindWorks annual conference, the Wind Energy Academy webinar series, and the WindUp youth engagement program, offered to member companies and broader stakeholders.

Product overview

Latvijas Vēja enerģijas asociācija (Latvian Wind Energy Association) is a non-profit industry association focused on promoting wind energy utilization in Latvia. Rather than offering a commercial product or software platform, the association provides a suite of educational and networking programs: the Wind Energy Academy webinar series covering wind farm development topics, the WindUp youth education initiative featuring debates and competitions, and the annual WindWorks conference bringing together industry stakeholders. These programs collectively aim to advance wind energy knowledge, attract investment, and foster development of Latvia's wind energy sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WindWorks: Annual wind energy conference organized by the association, bringing together industry experts, policymakers, and business leaders from the Baltic region and beyond.
• WindUp
• Wind Energy Academy

Products and services

• Wind Energy Academy Educational webinar series explaining the wind farm development process in Latvia (scoping, pre-development, permitting, construction, operation, market participation) for industry stakeholders, members and the public.
• WindUp Youth Program Youth engagement initiative featuring debates, competitions and learning materials about renewable energy, climate change and sustainable development for secondary-school students (WindUp Youth Challenge 2026).
• WindWorks Annual Conference Annual wind energy conference for industry experts, policymakers, business leaders and stakeholders to discuss wind energy development, regulatory issues, hydrogen integration and investment in the Baltic region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 77.2% of Latvian residents support wind energy development according to SKDS survey
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Latvian Hydrogen Association (Latvijas Ūdeņraža asociācija)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2020Signed cooperation memorandum to promote sustainable and innovative renewable energy resources and energy storage technologies in Latvia. Joint focus on wind energy and green hydrogen production for decarbonization.
• WindEuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatvian Wind Energy Association is a member of WindEurope, the European wind energy association, providing access to European wind industry expertise, best practices, and policy guidance.
• Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of WindWorks annual conference and partner in promoting wind energy development and investment in Latvia.
• Lithuanian Wind Energy AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in WindWorks conference and regional wind energy development initiatives in the Baltic states.
• Estonian Wind Energy AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in WindWorks conference and regional wind energy development initiatives in the Baltic states.
• Nordic Council of MinistersmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks 2026, supporting regional cooperation in wind energy development.
• Danish Embassy in LatviamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks. Also partnered on earlier conferences marking 100 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Latvia.
• Norwegian Embassy in LatviaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks 2026.
• Netherlands Embassy in LatviaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks 2026.
• German Embassy in LatviaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks 2026.
• EnerconminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks 2026.
• Ignitis RenewablesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks 2026.
• UtilitasmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks 2026.
• NordexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks 2026.
• Schneider ElectricminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks 2026.
• SorainenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks 2026.
• RockBridge LegalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks 2026.
• Eversheds Sutherland BitānsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks 2026.
• Liepāja Special Economic Zone (with Van Oord, Euroports, Smulders)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner for WindWorks 2026.
• Northern Europe Energy Group, SEFE, Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector consortiummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned cooperation memorandum during WindWorks 2026 for development of Nordic-Baltic hydrogen ecosystem and creation of cross-border green hydrogen corridor to Germany. Project "CIS Liepaja" planned in Latvia could reach 100,000 tonnes green hydrogen production per year with over €1 billion investment.
• Novikontas AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of WindUp Youth Challenge 2026, providing practical training center for young people to experience wind energy industry work.
• Young Physicists SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in WindUp Youth Challenge 2026, providing scientific expertise for youth wind energy competition.
• Debate CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of national student debate tournament on wind energy and environmental impact, part of WindUp project.
• Ukrainian Wind Energy AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared experience at WindWorks 2026 conference regarding energy security and resilience, with Ukraine sharing experience from dealing with infrastructure disruptions.
• RISEBA (School of Business Administration)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of European Green Deal conference.
• Chambers of Commerce (Switzerland, Ireland, Great Britain, Sweden)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizers of European Green Deal conference.
• British Embassy in LatviaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter of WindUp project for youth education about renewable energy.
• Augstsprieguma tīkls (Latvian transmission system operator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in wind energy conference discussions on grid infrastructure and energy security.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Danish Wind Industry Association: Denmark's historic wind industry association, closely tied to the Danish Embassy partnership with LWEA at WindWorks. Highly relevant given Denmark's role as the European wind-energy reference market.
• Polskie Stowarzyszenie Energetyki Wiatrowej (PSEW): Polish Wind Energy Association, one of the larger Central-European national wind trade bodies. Comparable advocacy and conference function, slightly larger scale.
• WindEurope: Pan-European wind energy association of which LWEA is a direct member. Operates as the continental trade and policy body that LWEA plugs into, making it the closest functional peer at a larger scale.
• RenewableUK: UK's leading wind and marine energy trade association. Comparable organizational role (membership dues, policy advocacy, conferences) in a mature wind market.
• Bundesverband Windenergie (BWE): Germany's national wind energy industry association. Comparable advocacy and policy-engagement function; relevant given German Embassy partnership at WindWorks.

Direct peers

• Estonian Wind Energy Association: Direct Baltic peer explicitly listed as a WindWorks conference co-partner. Operates as a national wind energy trade body in a closely comparable regulatory and market context.
• Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (Українська вітроенергетична асоціація): National Ukrainian wind industry body that shared experience at WindWorks 2026. Direct functional peer at national-association level for an emerging/post-transition market.
• Wind Energy Ireland (WEI): Ireland's national wind energy trade body representing developers and operators. Direct functional equivalent in a small-market, ambitious-target setting similar to Latvia.
• Lithuanian Wind Energy Association (Lietuvos vėjo elektrinių asociacija): Lithuania's national wind industry association, named co-partner in WindWorks. Most direct geographic and functional equivalent to LWEA.

Others

• Latvian Hydrogen Association (Latvijas Ūdeņraža asociācija): Signed a cooperation memorandum with LWEA in 2020 on renewable energy and storage. Adjacent renewables trade body rather than a direct wind peer, but a key ecosystem partner for LWEA's hydrogen ambitions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/windlatvia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcQ8W1tH_JTuQmNURIo1XGQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/vejaenergija
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/windlatvia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Latvijas Vēja enerģijas asociācija