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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.

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.

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.

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.

How much solar power does Estonia have in 2022?

That makes another record-breaking year for solar on the continent, with a total of 10 GW more capacity added than expected. 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.

Why is Estonia so energy independent?

Estonia is one of the most energy independent countries in the EU due to domestically mined oil shale, which accounted for 56 percent of Estonian energy in 2020. Biofuels – mainly woodchips – account for 26 percent of energy, gas is 7 percent, other renewables are 6 percent, and other fossil fuels are 5 percent.