Operational Programme for Cohesion Policy Funding 2014-2020 (expired)

Operational Programme for Cohesion Policy Funding 2021-2027 (in force)

In good cooperation with Ministries of the Environment, the Economic Affairs and Communication, the Finance, the Rural Affairs as members of our IKA.

Operational Programme for Cohesion Policy Funding 2014-2020 (expired)

SWOT

- no spatial representation of ES in connection to renewable energy

- no spatial representation of other benefits from nature, i.e., other ES.

- hence: lack of spatial representation and lack of guidelines for spatial representation in all documents considered may lead to unbalanced spatial planning.

Operational Programme for Cohesion Policy Funding 2021-2027 addresses the need of development of renewable energy.

Principles followed in Estonia throughout the Project

- policy relevance

- results implemented immediately

Urgent need to integrate of ecosystem services into spatial planning practices related to wind energy due to municipalities’ general plannings.

OUTCOMES OF THE ACTION:

- An ecosystem services cold and hotspots map

- Zonation maps (trade-offs and synergies)

- An online platform

- A supporting document

Nation-wide assessment on potential areas for wind energy development and a set of guiding criteria for the location of wind farms

OUTCOMES OF THE ACTION:

- An ecosystem services cold and hotspots map

- Zonation maps (trade-offs and synergies)

- An online platform

- A supporting document

Nation-wide assessment on potential areas for wind energy development and a set of guiding criteria for the location of wind farms

Government Office, within REPowerEU, ordered us to identify potentially suitable areas for wind energy development in co-operation with other Ministries and stakeholders.

Pre-selected: 39 areas 724 km2

Target: 1000 MW (500 km2)