Estonia Register on the Solar Energy Platform

How many MW of solar power are there in Estonia?

Since 2020 we have completed development and construction of more than 62MW of solar capacity. We have more than 744MW of ongoing projects around Estonia in different municipalities which will be completed by the end of 2024. We are also working to incorporate storage systems to provide electricity when the sun is not shining.

Did Estonia introduce a new solar policy?

Yes, Estonia introduced a new policy for solar and renewables in June 2018. This policy led to the deployment of approximately 90 MW of solar power, bringing the cumulative capacity to around 107 MW by the end of 2018.

What is the biggest energy project in Estonia?

The largest ongoing energy project in Estonia is the desynchronization of the Baltic States from the BRELL grid shared with Belarus and Russia and synchronizing with continental Europe through Poland. The synchronization of the Baltic States’ power system with the Continental European Network is expected to be completed by 2025.

Who sells electricity in Estonia?

In Estonia's electricity market, Eesti Energia is the largest seller with a 60% market share and owns the largest distribution network, representing 86% of the distribution market. The Estonian Competition Authority (ECA) regulates transmission and distribution rates, as well as connection charges. Electricity in 2020:

Where does Estonia's energy come from?

The rest of Estonia's generation is from other renewable fuels. Wood-based fuels were the second largest source of power in 2016. The rest comes from waste and other biofuels, as well as a small amount of hydropower.

Why is Estonia installing 90 MW of solar?

The 90 MW of newly deployed solar in Estonia, according to Meesak, is due to a new policy for solar and renewables introduced by the Estonian government in June. "The Electricity Market Act was passed in parliament on June 6, the real race started after the market regulation was clear," said the solar body CEO.