Alternative energy sources in Estonia

Alternative energy sources in Estonia

Kati Eliisabet PetersonRocca al Mare school

Alternative energy sources:

in Estonia Wood

Wind

Sun

Hydropower

Peat

Alternative energy sources: wood

• Wood is by far the most used alternative energy source in Estonia

• Wood energy is used most in Tartu- and Pärnumaa

• In timber production and use weather does not cause abrupt changes in production volumes

• Scraps of wood such as sawdust and shavings are used for electricity generation domestic heating

Alternative energy sources: wind

There were 126 wind turbines with a total capacity of 269,40MW installed by the end of 2012

 In 2012 the wind turbines produced 448 GWh of energy, which is about 5,5% of the total electricity consumption in Estonia

Four wind farms are currently under construction. By the end of 2013 there will be completed a three-turbine Ojaküla wind farm (6.9 MW) in Viru-Nigula parish, a two-turbine Tamba wind farm (6 MW) and one turbine will be erected in Nasva (3,6 MW). A three-turbine Mäli wind farm (12 MW) will be completed at the beginning of 2014

In 2012 wind energy production received support of 14.1 million euros, representing 22,5% of the total amount of renewable energy support paid by the consumers

Alternative energy sources: sun

Widespread implementation of solar power is not planned, however experiences are made. The most important step is the Vändra hospital solar system, which supports both the hospital heating and hot-water supply. In Estonia the sun is weak and therefore there is no point in building bigger solar power systems. However some households use solar panels to generate their own energy and they sell the remaining energy to power stations.

Alternative energy sources:

other sourcesHydropower: In Estonia there are few rivers and

they are short and have low flow rate. Therefore large hydroelectric power stations can not be built. However there are some hydroelectric power stations in Estonia

Peat is local fuel that is harvested from ca. 500 sites around Estonia. Government has limited usable resource to 2.7Mt p.a to achieve sustainability. Rainy and unfavorable summer can heavily reduce the production of peat.

Thanks for your attention!

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