Deploy energy Estonia

Estonia''s recovery and resilience plan

Estonia has significant unused renewable energy potential (mainly wind) but deployment of projects has been slow, including due to administrative barriers. The purpose of this reform is to facilitate the deployment of renewable energy

Estonia''s Fermi Energia chooses BWRX-300 for its SMR

Fermi Energia was founded by Estonian energy and nuclear energy professionals specifically to develop deployment of SMRs in Estonia. In July 2019, the company launched a feasibility study on the suitability of SMRs

Government approves allocation of €90 million from EU energy

The government approved the allocation of more than €90 million as follows: €31.8 million for a reform to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy, €20.2 million to

Large-scale batteries progress ahead of Baltic-Russia

Large battery storage projects in Estonia and Latvia have moved forward as the Baltic energy system prepares to decouple from Russia in 2025. meaning a total contracted deployment of 80MW/160MWh. Bids for

Executive summary – Estonia 2023 – Analysis

Estonia''s ambitious targets require accelerated renewables deployment, increased electrification and phasing out oil shale generation while ensuring a just transition that maintains energy affordability and supports economic

Estonian energy company selects Moltex as preferred technology

About Fermi Energia: Fermi Energia has been established specifically to deploy fourth generation nuclear technology in Estonia. The company is run by a high-level team of people with a broad

BWRX-300 selected for Estonia''s first nuclear power plant

Estonia''s Fermi Energia has selected GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy''s BWRX-300 small modular reactor for potential deployment in the Baltic country by the early 2030s. Two other SMR designs had been under

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6 FAQs about [Deploy energy Estonia]

What are Estonia's ambitious energy goals?

Estonia’s ambitious targets require accelerated renewables deployment, increased electrification and phasing out oil shale generation while ensuring a just transition that maintains energy affordability and supports economic development in the oil shale region.

What does the IEA say about Estonia?

The IEA commends Estonia for the steps it has taken to end all remaining energy trade with Russia while ensuring regional energy security, and for the work to accelerate the energy transition, including setting a 2050 carbon-neutrality target and a target for 100% of annual electricity demand to be covered by renewable energy by 2030.

Are there island specific energy support systems for West Estonian islands?

In Estonia there are no island specific support systems for renewable energy or energy efficiency, nor are there island specific permitting procedures. However, national marine spatial planning is in progress with ongoing discussions on how to improve West Estonian islands energy supply.

Can Estonia build a nuclear power plant?

Fermi Energia noted that, in order to construct a nuclear power plant in Estonia, a decision is needed from the parliament - the Riigikogu - to approve the use of nuclear energy in the country. Also, a special national plan to find a suitable location for the plant must be undertaken, as well as the development of nuclear energy legislation.

What percentage of Estonia's energy supply is renewable?

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in 2020, renewable energy accounted for 32% of Estonia's Total Energy Supply (TES). The composition of this renewable energy mix was heavily dominated by bioenergy, which represented 93% of renewables.

What kind of energy does Estonia support?

Estonia supports PV, wind, biogas/biomass for electricity production and heat pumps and biomass energy for heating. When it comes to transport, Estonia supports the electrification of public transport (busses) and the use of biofuels.Support schemes: 1 MW.

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