Replacing oil shale with renewables in the power system can help Estonia achieve its energy and climate ambitions

Estonia’s ambitious targets for a climate neutral economy by 2050 highlight the country’s commitment to the energy transition, but a quicker phase out of oil shale use in electricity generation and streamlining permitting for new renewable energy projects are essential to realise these goals while maintaining energy security, according to a new in-depth policy review by the IEA.