Sandys Akis - "Instead of one large installation, it is better to install four smaller ones. This provides flexibility and simplifies service in war conditions"

03.02.2026

On February 3, Energy Club held an expert discussion titled “The Future of Thermal Energy: Between Decentralization and Reality.”

Amid constant threats to the energy infrastructure, leading experts, government officials, and business representatives gathered to discuss a new heat supply strategy and find a balance between centralized generation and decentralized solutions.

Here are the key insights from the event speaker.

The European expert advised using a “Lego” principle and standardization to facilitate maintenance.

Sandis Akis - Head of BSC GROUP LTD (Latvia)

“My recommendation is the ‘Lego’ principle. Instead of one 2 MW unit, it is better to install four 0.5 MW units.

This provides flexibility. It is also important for a city to choose a single manufacturer or similar equipment to simplify future service and repairs. These machines can eventually be converted to biogas.”