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 largest power plant in Estonia?

The largest power complex in the country, Narva Power Plants, consists of the world's two largest oil shale -fired thermal power plants. The complex used to generate about 95% of total power production in Estonia in 2007. Falling to 86% in 2016 and 73% in 2018.

Could Estonia build a nuclear plant?

Eesti Energia, Estonia’s state-owned energy company, considered building a nuclear plant are part of a joint venture with Latvia and Lithuania during the first decade of this century. The plant would have been located near the Soviet-built – and now decommissioned –Visaginas nuclear plant in Lithuania. The plans, however, were not realized.

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.

Will Estonia get a nuclear power plant by 2035?

Follow ERR News on Facebook and Twitter and never miss an update! Estonia may get a nuclear power plant by 2035 according to a new report by a government working group. But politicians still need to sign off on the plans and a final draft will not be ready until 2023.

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.