A new biogas plant is set to be completed in spring 2026 in the village of Tahula on Estonia’s largest island, Saaremaa. The facility’s purpose goes beyond renewable energy production: it aims to make better use of local resources and…
On the small Estonian island of Vormsi, home to about 450 residents, a new sports hall has been built. It features a modern and intelligent heating solution connected to the island’s existing school boiler house, which operates on ground-source heating.…
The islands of Western Estonia face similar challenges – dispersed settlement, logistical costs, an ageing building stock, limited technical support and uneven development of energy infrastructure. The Estonian Islands Energy Agency (EISEA), a social enterprise supporting municipalities, communities and businesses…
This spring, primary schools on the islands of Western Estonia came alive with excitement during a series of hands-on workshops about renewable energy. For over 90 minutes, students got a unique chance to explore how electricity can be generated using…
The NordPlus Horizontal programme supports an international project to create educational materials about the environment and energy for the Baltic Sea islands. We have received funding for a two-year project to develop simple and engaging educational materials on environmental and…
The Estonian Islands Energy Agency and Saare Development Centre organized a seminar for interested participants, where experiences from over four decades of wind energy development on the island of Gotland were shared. How has a balance been found there between…
Context and overall objectives EISEA will support local leaders to deliver a step change in progress towards carbon neutrality by 2040 in the West Estonian archipelago. An Energy Agency is created, to drive public authorities, communities, and the whole region.…
Last year (2024), Clean energy for EU islands conducted a study:Decarbonisation of Transport in Saaremaa and Ruhnu, which are islands in Western Estonia. Read the full report here: Key recommendations: This report provides valuable insights for island communities looking…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Estonian Islands Energy Agency
This holiday season, Kuressaare brings an innovative twist to its festive celebrations. While the town square’s traditional Christmas tree shines brightly, two smaller trees are illuminated in a unique way – powered by energy generated from power bikes. These special…