Estonia has launched a state land auction for wind energy development, giving renewable energy companies the chance to secure land-use rights for up to 39 years.

Estonian Competition Authority published an in-depth analysis of the public charging infrastructure for light vehicles, offering valuable recommendations for key players: real estate developers, public authorities, and energy solution providers.

Estonia's Climate Minister has approved updated energy efficiency requirements for buildings, now set to take effect on 1 June 2025 (delayed from the originally planned 1 March).

The Estonian government's decision to delay offshore wind energy auctions and cancel the €2.6 billion support plan, along with measures for the energy storage facility...

As part of broader tax hikes, Estonia will raise excise duties on fuel and electricity starting May 1, 2025. The adjustments will impact various energy sources, including gas, diesel, heating oil...

Estonia is actively pursuing renewable energy and climate goals through several key initiatives. Here is the Energy sector news for Q4 of 2024.

Estonian Legal Developments

By a recent decision of the European Court of Justice (hereinafter the ECJ)1, Directive 2004/852, granting Estonia a temporary derogation from the common rules for the internal market in electricity and the opening of electricity market, was annulled.

The content of this article includes: Rules For State Participation In Private Law Legal Persons, New Product Safety Act, Charges On Holders Of Surplus Stocks Act , Explosives Act, Radiation Act, New Principles Of The Competition Act, Amendment Of The Packaging Excise Duty Act.

Estonia's energy sector is navigating a period of significant change in 2025, with key decisions raising concerns and opening new opportunities for renewable energy development.