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Forecasting the Impact of Wind Power Expansion on Latvia’s Electricity Supply and Demand Balance Cover

Forecasting the Impact of Wind Power Expansion on Latvia’s Electricity Supply and Demand Balance

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2025-0054 | Journal eISSN: 2255-8837 | Journal ISSN: 1691-5208
Language: English
Page range: 809 - 821
Submitted on: Apr 23, 2025
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Accepted on: Sep 4, 2025
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Published on: Nov 17, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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