Estonia s photovoltaic energy storage requirements

How much PV capacity does Estonia have?

According to Andres Meesak, CEO of Estonia's PV association, Estonia now has around 107 MW of cumulative installed PV capacity. This represents a significant increase from the 17 MW of cumulative capacity at the end of 2017.

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.

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.

Will direct line PPAs help Estonia adopt solar?

Last year, Estonia installed 90 MW of PV, which is four times more than it had done since it began adopting solar. The growth was mainly due to a new regulation issued by the government in June and the big push came mainly from small installations. Direct line PPAs will be crucial to the adoption of utility-scale PV in Estonia.

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.

Why do Estonia and Lithuania use solar energy?

Lithuania accounts for around one-fifth, while installations in Latvia are negligible. The need to replace conventional power plants that were recently closed or are to be phased out partly explains the higher motivation for Estonia and Lithuania to expand the use of solar energy.