Wind Energy – Estonia
Elwind Offshore is pleased to share that the latest report assessing the geological background and seismicity of a potential offshore ELWIND wind farm site west of Saaremaa is now complete and fully public.
The study covers a 7-shaped polygon marine area located 10–40 km off the Sõrve peninsula, with sea depths ranging from 12 to 45 meters. Two distinct geological settings were identified: elevated limestone plateaus and deeper slope-depression zones carved into soft clayey limestones.
The analysis draws on high-quality existing geophysical data to characterize the subsurface. The Estonian region is geologically stable and only modestly seismically active, typically seeing only minor, sporadic earthquakes (magnitude < 3).
ELWIND is a joint Estonian-Latvian state-run cross-border offshore wind project aiming to raise energy independence in the region by increasing the production of green energy and improving transnational electricity connectivity.
