At the beginning of the month, many of us find a familiar envelope in the letterbox – an invoice waiting to be paid. But have you ever thought about what impact the monthly sending of tens of thousands of paper invoices has on nature?
Kaamos Group, a well-known name in the Estonian real estate market, has taken a decisive step towards green technology together with the timber industry group Combiwood. Their joint company – KC Energy – has quickly become one of Estonia’s most active developers of solar and wind energy. The CEO of KC Energy Mihkel Loorits discusses how the company is helping to shape the future of energy in Estonia and why they decided to start participating in flexibility markets using Enefit Algo software.
As of 1 October, the Nord Pool electricity exchange began calculating electricity prices in 15-minute intervals instead of the previous hourly periods. This change is part of a broader European Union electricity system reform aimed at making the electricity market more accurate, flexible and renewable-energy-friendlier.
Home appliances are an unnoticed part of our daily lives – until one of them stops working. Often, it is not the age of the appliance that is to blame, but power fluctuations, lightning or electrical failures. The damage can amount to hundreds or even thousands of euros. That is when insurance proves invaluable.
The launch of the Auvere battery storage facility marks a turning point in Estonia’s energy landscape. With a capacity of 53 megawatt-hours—enough to cover just 2–3% of Estonia’s average hourly electricity consumption—this pilot project may seem modest in scale. Yet its impact on the stability, flexibility, and efficiency of our electricity system is profound.
Once you get used to living by the rhythm of the sun, running the washing machine at the lowest electricity rate or charging the car with energy produced from your own roof, the old way soon feels unthinkable. Enefit customer Helen shares her experience of how making the most of renewable energy has become a lifestyle for the whole family.
Ühel reede hommikul astus kolleeg ligi ja ütles, et kliendi juures tuleb kiiresti ära käia. Tegu oli keerukama projektiga, mistõttu oli selge, et kontoris pakkumist valmis kirjutada ei saa – tuleb kohale minna ja olukord üle vaadata.
Independence Restoration Day provides a moment to pause and reflect on what we have achieved as a nation and as a country. This is a
Siim, a resident of Nõo, took his first step on the green journey together with his family as part of a broader home renovation project. When the time came to replace the roof of their home, the family decided that the new solution should not only be visually appealing but also practical. So they chose a solar roof for their home.
When it comes to new buildings, a beautiful façade or Scandinavian-style interior is no longer sufficient. A truly modern and forward-looking urban space must also support different modes of transport and make sustainable choices easy for users.
