Session Profile: Riina Solman

The central theme is energy supply security and the lack of planning in the development of renewable energy, regarding which the speaker expresses strong opposition to the government's actions. Isamaa supports diversifying the energy portfolio and establishing new production capacities, but simultaneously demands the presence of dispatchable capacity. The political framework is aimed at ensuring the population's sense of security and opposing the idea that people should have to pay themselves into poverty for energy in the future. The position is that wind farms should be built on areas already impacted by economic activity, such as mining sites.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy planning and regulations, referencing their background as a former spokesperson for Eesti Energia and Minister of Public Administration. Specific terminology is employed, such as "dispatchable capacity," "integrated permit procedure," and "deposit areas." They cite examples of historical development (Virtsu 2004) and refer to the current strategic document, "Eesti 2035."

The tone is critical, sharp, and accusatory, especially regarding the government's lack of planning, utilizing phrases like "complete nonsense," "absurd," and "aimless and unplanned scrambling." The speech is logically structured, focusing on highlighting the state's contradictory actions (e.g., the bog restoration of Lavassaare versus its function as a mineral deposit). The speaker employs both personal experiences and political slogans ("with party political slogans").

The information is restricted to two addresses made during the Riigikogu plenary session. The speaker references his earlier actions as the Minister of Public Administration regarding the acceleration of renewable energy planning procedures. Furthermore, he mentions the legislative initiative launched by Isamaa aimed at amending the Industrial Emissions Act.

The main criticism is directed at the Ministry of Climate and its former leaders (today’s Prime Minister and State Secretary Keit Kasemets), accusing them of lacking competence in energy matters and engaging in chaotic planning. The criticism is both procedural and policy-based, emphasizing contradictions in state actions and unfair competition (renewable energy is exempt from the integrated permit procedure). The government’s actions are being described as "frenzied" and "scrambling."

There is not enough information regarding cooperation with other political parties. The speaker is presenting the positions of the Isamaa party and the legislation they have initiated.

The focus is on national energy security, but there is a strong emphasis on the impact and well-being of local communities. Specific regions and projects (Virtsu, Sopi-Tootsi, Lavassaare) are mentioned in relation to the selection of wind farm sites. Separately, the necessity of ensuring the livelihood and quality of life for residents living in the affected areas is highlighted.

The speaker supports regulatory measures designed to ensure that local residents within the wind farm's impact zone receive economic benefits. This includes selling electricity at cost price, granting exemptions from renewable energy charges, and reducing network fees—potentially down to zero—for consumers living in the affected area. The objective is to create jobs and guarantee the region's competitiveness, whereas regions that exclude renewable energy development should be subject to higher fees.

The social focus is aimed at ensuring the population's sense of security and well-being, especially for those families who must endure the disturbances caused by wind turbines. It is stressed that the state must provide security when establishing a vital service, rather than taking it away. The goal is to improve the quality of life and the ability to manage for people living in the affected area.

The main legislative priority is to subject the renewable energy sector to the integrated permit procedure, initiating amendments to the Industrial Emissions Act to achieve this. The objective is to ensure continuous oversight of the parks' impacts and mandate the use of Best Available Technology (BAT) to mitigate disturbances, thereby providing reassurance to households residing in the affected area.