The government of Estonia has officially launched the process to issue construction permits for the first offshore wind projects in the country. There are more than 1.3 GW of offshore wind projects in the approval process, including Eesti Energia's plans to develop a 700-1,000 MW offshore wind park off the Kihnu island.
In its energy development plan until 2030 adopted in 2017, Estonia aims to reduce GHG emissions by at least 70% by 2030 compared to the 1990 level, and by more than 80% by 2050. To reach this goal, the country must reduce emissions from power generation from oil shale, both by limiting the share of oil shale in the power mix (more than 80%) and by investing in new purification equipment. The strategy also aims to reach a target of 50% of renewables in final electricity consumption, including by promoting offshore wind. In addition, Estonia supports the EU's plan to become climate neutral by 2050.