Estonia concentrated solar power technologies

Why is Estonia growing in solar energy?

Estonia has seen rapid growth in field of solar energy which was ensured by expiry of the renewable energy subsidy for generating installations with an electrical capacity of less than 50 kWh, as well as by the announcement of low tenders for renewable energy, cheaper technologies and improved availability.

How much solar power does Estonia have per capita?

Regarding solar power per capita, Estonia has emerged as one of the new leaders. The country is ranked 6th among 27 EU members, with 596 Watt per capita in 2022, jumping from 405 in 2021. With accelerated growth in recent years, it has the potential to reach an even higher mark soon.

How can Estonia promote hydrogen as an energy source?

In order to promote and facilitate the hydrogen as an energy source, Estonia introduced in 2021 a pilot project with introduction of green public transport. The value of said project is EUR 5 million.

How many solar plants are there in Estonia in 2022?

In 2022 Estonia has 10 000 small solar producers and nearly 500 megawatts of small solar plants in Estonia. Installed solar capacity has increased from 128 megawatts (1 January 2020) to 335 megawatts (October 2021).

How many power plants are there in Estonia?

All together in Estonia there are currently 1,355 MW of power plants, 351.8 MW of combined heat and power plants, 4.1 MW of hydroelectric plants, 310.3 MW of wind power plants and 335.2 MW of solar power plants.

What is concentrated solar power (CSP) & thermal energy storage (TES)?

Concentrated solar power (CSP) is a promising technology to generate electricity from solar energy. Thermal energy storage (TES) is a crucial element in CSP plants for storing surplus heat from the solar field and utilizing it when needed.