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The flagship battery storage project commenced operations on February 1, only days before cutting ties with the Russian power grid. Estonian state-owned energy company Eesti Energia has inaugurated the nation’s largest battery energy storage facility at the Auvere industrial complex in Ida-Viru County.
The battery energy storage park and its substation will be connected to the electricity transmission network using a 330kV AC underground cable, marking a first in Estonia. Baltic Storage Platform confirmed that the BESS will seek to ensure the stability and resilience of the Estonian electricity grid.
Estonia’s climate minister, Yoko Alender, emphasized the role of storage systems in this transition, stating, “Estonia has a clear goal – by 2030, the amount of electricity we consume must come from renewable sources.
Estonia is building the largest battery park in continental Europe, boosting energy security and supporting the transition to renewables.
As Estonia and its Baltic neighbors prepare for grid synchronization with the rest of Europe, energy security becomes a pressing issue. The ability to store and deploy energy as needed is crucial for balancing the power supply, especially as the region shifts towards renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
Estonia’s investment in large-scale battery parks highlights its strategic push for both energy independence and a more sustainable power grid. However, battery parks do have environmental impacts.
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