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…
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…
The school building on the island of Kihnu, built in 1972, is in desperate need of renovation. The Islands Energy Agency will help the school to create the most efficient energy solution possible, using a one stop shop approach. Kihnu…
The Islands Energy Agency starts operations The Islands Energy Agency (EISEA) is an NGO that aims to make energy use on the islands more sustainable, easier on the wallet, and environmentally friendly. We also strive to support island economies with…