Wind power in Estonia

Pakri wind farm near Paldiski generating 18.4 MW.
Transportation of a wind turbine to Aulepa, Estonia

As of 2020, Estonia has a wind power installed capacity of about 320 MW. All operational wind farms in the country are on land. Offshore wind farms are planned on Lake Peipus and in the Baltic Sea near the island of Hiiumaa.

Onshore wind energy

Three major offshore projects are planned in Estonia, with a total capacity of 1490 MW: a 700 MW project near the island of Hiiumaa by Nelja Energia, a 600 MW project in Gulf of Riga by Eesti Energia, and a 190 MW farm near the western coast of Estonia by Neugrund OÜ.

Statistics

The table below shows the installed capacity and production of wind farms in Estonia:

Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Installed capacity (MW) 2.25 2.25 2.25 31.65 31.65 58 77.7 141.7 148.6 183.9
Production (GWh) 1 6 8 54 76 91 133 172 299 373
Year 2012 2013 2014 2017 2018 2019 2020
Installed capacity (MW) 269.4 279.9 302.7 309.96 309.96 320 320
Production (GWh) 466 552 690 823

See also



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