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Estonia Unveils 20-Year Offshore Wind Energy Support Plan to Lower Electricity Prices and Boost Renewable Power
On September 6, Estonian Ministry of Climate submitted a draft amendment to the Electricity Market Act and the Energy Sector Act for review, aimed at establishing conditions for offshore wind energy development and setting up a support scheme for this sector. [...]
Baltic Synchronisation project seeking European TEN-E coordinator
The European Commission, together withĀ Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, has opened aĀ call for interestĀ for candidates interested in the position of European Coordinator focusing on the Baltic Synchronisation project. In line with Article 6 paragraph 2 of theĀ Trans-European Network for EnergyĀ (TEN-E) Regulation, the [...]
Public discussion on the ELWIND EIA program will take place in Saaremaa
A public discussion on the environmental impact assessment (EIA) program for the ELWIND offshore wind park in the Estonian region of Saaremaa will take place on 12 September at the Torgu community center in Saaremaa. In addition to the public hearing [...]
CPTRA: Another opportunity to submit competing applications for superficies licence for establishment of offshore wind farm in sea area of Saare 1
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) of Estonia announces the intention to initiate superficies licence procedure for the establishment of offshore wind farm and possible hydrogen plant in the Saare 1 sea area or innovation area. The offshore wind [...]
Enefit Green seeks geotechnical survey for offshore wind farm
Enefit Green, a leading renewable energy developer headquartered in Estonia, has announced a tender for geotechnical surveys for its Liivi offshore wind farm project. The project is situated approximately ten kilometres off the coast of Kihnu island in the Estonian section [...]
Estonia’s CPTRA Announces No Bids in Saare 3 Sea Area Auction
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has reported that the auction for the Saare 3 sea area concluded without any bids, resulting in no winner being determined. The auction commenced on July 2, 2024, at 12 p.m. Estonian time, [...]
Norwegian company Deep Wind Offshore AS won another sea area auction
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) announces that the winner of the auction for Saare 2.2 sea area has been revealed. The only bid was submitted by Deep Wind Offshore AS (Norwegian company) in the amount of 1,327,500 euros, [...]
The winner of the auction for Saare 2.1 sea area in Estonia has been revealed
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) in Estonia announced that the winner of the auction for Saare 2.1 sea area has been revealed. The only bid was submitted by Deep Wind Offshore AS (Norwegian company) in the amount of [...]
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are celebrating 30 Years of Baltic CooperationĀ
On June 13, 2024, the Prime Ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania released a joint statement commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Council of Ministers. This milestone highlights three decades of robust cooperation that has not only strengthened the unity [...]
Gas transmission system operators around the Baltic Sea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the development of hydrogen infrastructure
Nine gas transmission system operators (TSOs) in the countries around the Baltic Sea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to coordinate and facilitate hydrogen infrastructure and also to foster hydrogen market development in the Baltic Sea region. The [...]
Estonia adopted the Act accelerating the establishment of offshore wind farms and solar farms
At the plenary sitting on 28 May, the Estonian Parliament - Riigikogu passed the Act on Amendments to the Building Code and Other Acts to accelerate the processes of the deployment of renewable energy. In addition, the parliament adopted the Act [...]
BEMIP Offshore Wind priorities for 2024
The BEMIP Offshore Wind Working Group is implementing strategic priorities for 2024 to further advance offshore renewable energy in the Baltic Sea region. With a substantial potential of over 93 GW for offshore wind energy, the focus is on capitalizing on [...]
Estonia announced auctions for the development of an offshore wind farm in 3 areas
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA) announced auctions for the development of an offshore wind farm in the Saare 2.1, Saare 2.2 and Saare 3 areas west of Saaremaa. The auction for Saare 2.1 will take place from 18 [...]
Baltic States Accelerate Offshore Wind Energy Initiatives Amidst Energy Security Concerns
In a significant move towards bolstering energy security and advancing renewable energy development, the Baltic Assembly and the Baltic Council of Ministers recently convened a conference titled āEnergy Future of the Baltic States: Addressing Regional Challenges Togetherā. The event underscored the [...]
Public procurement for ELWIND to study of the environmental impact on fisheries and fisheries-related activities
ELWIND, joint Estonian-Latvian state-run cross-border hybrid offshore wind project has announced the launch of a public tender for the preparation of studies of the environmental impact on fisheries and fisheries-related activities. The aim of the study is to carry out fish [...]
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