Kenya hybrid solar power plant

HydroBox and SolarNow have commissioned Kenya's first hybrid solar and hydro power plant, offering year-round stable electricity supply benefiting 170 beneficiaries and bridging dry and rainy seasons. [pdf]

Renew power Estonia

Estonia's strongest potential in renewable energya lies in bioenergy-based combined heat and power generation, in wind power and also the production of biomethane, which possesses qualities identic. [pdf]

FAQS about Renew power Estonia

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.

Why does Estonia produce more electricity from renewable sources than fossil fuels?

Last year, for the first time, Estonia produced more electricity from renewable sources than from fossil fuels. The main reason for this change is the decrease in power generation from fossil fuels.

How much energy does Estonia produce in 2022?

In 2022, the Estonian grid produced 2.623 terawatt-hours of energy, compared to 2.597 terawatt-hours in 2021. Previously, renewable energy levels were lower, at 2.230 terawatt-hour in 2020, 1,946 terawatt-hour in 2019, 1,665 terawatt-hour in 2018, and 1,412 terawatt-hour in 2016. Energy efficiency indicators, 2014-2022.

Why did Estonia stop relying on Russian energy sources in 2022?

In response to geopolitical tensions, Estonia reduced its reliance on Russian energy sources by halting imports of Russian pipeline gas in April 2022 and banning all Russian natural gas and oil product imports, including LNG, by September 2022.

How much electricity does Estonia use a year?

Estonia's all-time peak consumption is 1591 MW (in 2021). It was agreed in 2018 that Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will connect to the European Union's electricity system and desynchronize from the Russian BRELL power system, this is expected to be completed by February 2025.

How has oil shale changed Estonia's energy supply?

Between 2011 and 2021, the share of oil shale dropped from 71% to 60% in total energy supply and from 85% to 48% in electricity generation, rebounding to 57% in 2022. This reduction improved Estonia's carbon intensity, dropping it from the 3rd highest in the IEA in 2017 to the 18th highest in 2022.

Latvia storing solar power

In 2023, Estonia’s solar power capacity reached 822 MW, Lithuania’s 1,165 MW, while Latvia’s stood at only 500 MW. The new European Energy project will significantly boost Latvia’s solar energy generation, strengthening its position in the renewable energy market.. In 2023, Estonia’s solar power capacity reached 822 MW, Lithuania’s 1,165 MW, while Latvia’s stood at only 500 MW. The new European Energy project will significantly boost Latvia’s solar energy generation, strengthening its position in the renewable energy market.. According to a European Parliament briefing document of Latvia, there is “untapped” potential for solar to power “large-capacity” electricity generation in the Member State.. Swedish real asset investment firm Niam and Estonian renewables developer Evecon have decided to partner in Latvia on the deployment of 84 MWp of solar power generation and 26 MW of energy storage capacity across 11 sites.. Niam Infrastructure and Evecon have partnered to build up to 84 MWp of solar power and 26 MW of energy storage across 11 sites in Latvia, marking a significant investment in the country's renewable energy sector.. Today, Latvia is a much different player in the renewable energy field. Over the past few years, the nation has shifted its focus toward integrating wind and solar energy on a broader scale, developing hybrid energy parks that combine wind turbines, solar panels, and battery storage systems. [pdf]