Solar energy is becoming an increasingly important source of power, both in Estonia and globally. Enefit Green’s solar energy experts have compiled eight intriguing facts about solar panels and their energy production, shedding light on technological advancements as well as production specifics.
Data from Elektrilevi for the third quarter of this year confirms a steady growth in both the number of electricity producers and the amount of energy generated in Estonia. Micro-producers, including households, play a significant and growing role in this sector.
At Enefit, you can choose any electricity package either as a standard option or as green energy. The latter guarantees that the electricity is sourced 100% from renewable energy sources like solar, wind or hydro power. Since the electricity coming from your socket has no colour or name, how can you be sure that the electricity reaching your home is actually green electricity?
Autumn is here again and has brought the question of whether the electricity prices are expected to rise. While colder weather generally means higher consumption and more expensive prices, predicting the actual is difficult. It is therefore good to know what preventive measures can help to keep costs down, even if electricity prices were to rise.
This summer, there has been much discussion in the media and among technology enthusiasts on social media regarding the profitability of solar panels. On the one hand, some claim that panels are not cost-effective, especially when electricity prices are occasionally negative, forcing producers to pay when selling energy back to the grid. On the other hand, electricity prices on the exchange were high during the summer due to a lack of wind, the Estlink-2 cable being under maintenance, and occasional shutdowns of neighbouring countries’ production units.
The green turn, environmentally friendly thinking and sustainable energy solutions are topics that become more and more timely every year. Everyone’s habits have an impact on creating a cleaner future, and green energy is one of the easiest ways to take the first step on this journey.
Electricity is an integral part of our lives – we need it whether we’re at work, walking down the street or doing domestic chores. As the electricity bill we receive each month has a direct impact on our monthly budget, it is only natural that people want to know exactly what they are paying for when they use electricity.
There are as many electricity consumption habits as people. To cater to consumers’ needs and preferences, there is a wide range of different electricity packages on the market. What are the differences between electricity packages and how to choose the right one for you?
In general, March unfolded on the energy landscape as anticipated and did not bring any big surprises. Consistent with the spring season, energy prices in the Baltic States remained stable and low. Let’s analyse the main factors that contributed to this trend.
In the conditions of the 2022 energy crisis and record high exchange prices, the universal service was created to protect consumers. Now that electricity prices have stabilised and more and more renewable energy production capacity is being added to the market, the universal service is no longer necessary and the state has decided to end it from 1 July.
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