Estonia’s transmission system operator Elering emphasised the need for new controllable power plants in the medium term and enhanced crisis resilience for electricity infrastructure in the company’s 2025 supply security report. It should be stressed that no immediate threats to supply security are anticipated in the coming years.
Estonia will require around 2100 megawatts of controllable power generation capacity by 2035. This means that assuming large-scale batteries cover 400 megawatts, an additional 800-1000 megawatts of new controllable power plants must be added beyond existing and already planned facilities. The transmission network currently operates reliably according to the company. However, given the current geopolitical situation, preparation for potential deliberate damage is also essential. That is why Elering has launched a comprehensive crisis preparedness programme, including stockpiling critical spare equipment and developing rapid restoration capabilities.
“Although Elering recently successfully completed tenders for new frequency reserves and island operation services, we are starting preparations to develop measures and conduct corresponding competitions that would give investors confidence to build new controllable power plants,” said Kalle Kilk, Chairman of the Management Board of Elering.