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Overview
In Estonia, the government supports the construction and operation of RES-E projects by two main measures: technology-neutral renewable energy tenders and premium tariff. The focus has been shifting from premium tariff to tenders from 2019 onwards.
According to the Estonian NECP, in the electricity sector, the share of renewable energy has to more than double from 19% in 2020 to 40% in 2030. Most of the growth is foreseen from wind energy (both onshore and offshore), even though both solar energy and especially biomass will continue to play a significant role as well.
The previous renewable electricity support scheme was established in 2010 and based on premium tariff. By now, the support system has been closed for new applications from the end of 2020, but payments are still being made for the recipients until the end of the support period (12 years) admitted prior to the closing of the scheme -
Summary of support system
- Technology-neutral tenders: supporting RES-E projects through reverse auctions. Since 2019, as of April 2021, three auctions have been announced. The volume of each auction can vary and there are no yearly limits set.
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Competent authorities
- MKM
- TSO Elering
