Inquiry regarding the economic sustainability of wind energy and international experiences in shaping Estonia’s energy policy (no. 763)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Date: 2025-06-09 22:15
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 14
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 14m
AI Summaries: 14/14 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The fourth agenda item concerns the inquiry presented by members of the Riigikogu, Lauri Laats, Aleksei Jevgrafov, and Vadim Belobrovtsev, on April 24, 2025, regarding the economic sustainability of wind energy and international experiences in shaping Estonia’s energy policy, as well as an inquiry directed at the Prime Minister. In his initial presentation, Lauri Laats expressed concern over signals from foreign countries regarding the sustainability of the green transition and raised questions about balancing Estonia’s energy sources, the grid's readiness, and the economic viability of investments. The debate will primarily focus on analyzing international experiences and how they can guide Estonia’s energy policy and the realization of the ENMAK 2030 goals, considering the challenges of grid and market stability.
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Most Active Speaker
The role of the most active speaker was filled by 5VNfkRwGZMI, who represents the prime minister. In terms of position, he can be described as a central government member (other), whose role was to provide leading answers and explanations on the matter of the inquiry and to participate in substantive debate on the economic sustainability of wind energy and the shaping of energy policy.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Under the fourth item on the Riigikogu's agenda, Interpellation No. 763 was submitted to the Prime Minister on April 24, 2025, concerning the economic sustainability of wind energy and international experiences in shaping Estonia's energy policy. Furthermore, colleague Lauri Laats has already taken the floor to deliver the report.
Lauri Laats
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
According to foreign analyses, wind energy is economically unsustainable. Furthermore, without significant grid upgrades and increased equity investment, the 2030 green transition goal is unattainable, meaning the government must adjust its internal discussions and policies accordingly.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi says that the Prime Minister once again has the opportunity and the duty to answer your questions.
Peaminister Kristen Michal
AI Summary
In conclusion, Prime Minister Kristen Michal confirms that Estonia's energy policy relies on the experience of other countries and focuses on diverse internal and external production capacity and interconnections to ensure a reliable and affordable energy supply, involves independent analyses and the preparation of the energy sector development plan, and is ready to adjust the policy if necessary, while simultaneously increasing transparency within the framework of subsidies and the role of local production, all to ensure energy security and stable electricity prices.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi thanks [the previous speaker] and invites Lauri Laats.
Lauri Laats
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Laats pointed out that the situation is becoming less profitable and requires volatility correction. The 541 SE procedure does not apply due to low participation in tenders, and signals from banks and developers indicate that the producer's long-term loss creates market failures that must be resolved.
Peaminister Kristen Michal
AI Summary
The Ministry of Climate is currently working on drafting the energy sector development plan until 2035. This process involves discussions coordinated by Einari Kisel's advisor together with experts from the Energy Department, during which the experiences of other countries and the standpoints of producers and consumers are taken into account.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi invites Evelin Poolamets to take the floor.
Evelin Poolamets
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Evelin Poolamets asks what mechanisms have been established to prevent price speculation in wind projects and the misuse of state subsidies, and what the government's actions and accountability mechanisms would be if the development of wind farms proves to be economically unprofitable and developers withdraw from the projects.
Peaminister Kristen Michal
AI Summary
The Prime Minister said that if the project proves to be unprofitable, developers will have put more money into the project than they get back, and the most reliable mechanisms are competitive bidding and operating under market conditions, where the lowest price bidder gains access to the market or receives the subsidy.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi calls upon Peeter Ernits.
Peeter Ernits
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He asks the Prime Minister whether the land and sea will be covered with wind turbines on schedule, considering the economic calculations and the concerns of entrepreneurs.
Peaminister Kristen Michal
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He predicts that various rational processes will significantly stall before the local government elections, because even your former party has entered into an irreconcilable struggle with renewable energy facilities, including both onshore wind farms and solar parks.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi offered his thanks, informed the group that there were no further questions, opened and closed the deliberations, and stated that the fourth item on the agenda was concluded.