Renewable Energy Subsidy
Subsidies are paid for electricity that is generated from renewable sources, from biomass in CHP mode, or in efficient CHP mode. From 2013 there are also subsidies for the usability of the net capacity of oil-shale generating equipment.
Subsidies are set in § 59 of the Electricity Market Act in order to promote the use of renewable energy sources, make the energy sector more efficient, and ensure the security of domestic supply and capacity.
According to the Electricity Market Act it is the TSO that pays out the subsidies, and this means Elering. The cost of financing the subsidy is passed on to consumers in proportion to their consumption of network services and the amount of electricity consumed through direct lines.
Under § 591 of the Electricity Market Act, a producer who uses wind as the source of energy may receive support until the total amount of 600 GWh electricity is generated from wind power in Estonia in a calendar year. Separate accounts are kept in respect of each calendar year.
| Subsidy rate Euro/kWh | Conditions for payment |
|---|---|
| 0,0537 | From renewable energy sources, except biomass |
| 0,0537 | From biomass in CHP mode |
| 0,032 | In efficient CHP mode from waste as defined in the Waste Act, peat or oil shale retort gas |
| 0,032 | In efficient CHP mode using generating equipment with a capacity of not more than 10 MW |
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When applying for the subsidy for the first time, the producer of renewable energy must submit the following data to Elering at resuport@elering.ee.
Electricity producer using renewable sources:
- name of the producer’s open supplier, and also of the balance provider if these are not the same
- balance provider and open supplier’s name and ETSO/EIC code
- the producer’s name, address and contact details
- producer’s ETSO/EIC code
- the energy source used for electricity generation and the location of the generation
- the start date of production
- the capacity of the generating equipment
- information about investment support received (only for wind energy producers)
- information on environmental permits needed for production
- If there are changes to the data submitted by the producer, the producer must immediately inform Elering of them.
CHP Producer submits additionally:
- data on compliance of the measurement of electrical and thermal energy with Estonian law
- the energy source used for electricity generation
- the calorific value of the fuel used (MJ/kg; MJ/m3)
- amount of useful heat produced and how it will be used
When applying for the subsidy for the first time, the producer of renewable energy must submit the following data to Elering at resuport@elering.ee.
Electricity producer using renewable sources:
- name of the producer’s open supplier, and also of the balance provider if these are not the same
- balance provider and open supplier’s name and ETSO/EIC code
- the producer’s name, address and contact details
- producer’s ETSO/EIC code
- the energy source used for electricity generation and the location of the generation
- the start date of production
- the capacity of the generating equipment
- information about investment support received (only for wind energy producers)
- information on environmental permits needed for production
- If there are changes to the data submitted by the producer, the producer must immediately inform Elering of them.
CHP Producer submits additionally:
- data on compliance of the measurement of electrical and thermal energy with Estonian law
- the energy source used for electricity generation
- the calorific value of the fuel used (MJ/kg; MJ/m3)
- amount of useful heat produced and how it will be used