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Estonia Powers Up with Solar Energy and Battery Storage
Planet Wins2h ago

Estonia Powers Up with Solar Energy and Battery Storage

Estonia has built a thriving solar energy market over the past decade, installing over 1,400 MW of solar capacity while pioneering smart battery storage solutions. The small Baltic nation proves how smart policy and innovation can spark a renewable energy revolution.

PV Magazine2 min read
Baltic States Land Record €654M in Green Energy Projects
SolutionsFeb 5

Baltic States Land Record €654M in Green Energy Projects

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development invested a record €654 million in the Baltic states in 2025, with 95% funding clean energy projects that are transforming how Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania power their future.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
GB Curlers Mouat and Dodds Win Second Straight at Olympics
SportsFeb 5

GB Curlers Mouat and Dodds Win Second Straight at Olympics

Britain's Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds delivered a stunning four-point rally in mixed doubles curling to secure their second consecutive Winter Olympics victory. The duo's comeback against Estonia keeps Team GB's medal hopes alive in Italy.

BBC Sport2 min read
Milano Cortina Olympics Begin With Curling in Italian Alps
SportsFeb 5

Milano Cortina Olympics Begin With Curling in Italian Alps

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kicked off Wednesday with curling mixed doubles, marking a quieter but hopeful start to a Games spread across 350 kilometers of northern Italy. Britain, Sweden, Canada, and Estonia claimed opening day victories as hundreds gathered to watch in historic Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Japan Times2 min read
Estonia Opens One of Europe's Largest Battery Storage Sites
Planet WinsFeb 4

Estonia Opens One of Europe's Largest Battery Storage Sites

A massive battery facility the size of 100 homes just switched on in Estonia, powerful enough to stabilize electricity for millions. It's a glimpse of how renewable energy is finally getting the backup power it needs to work reliably. #

PV Magazine2 min read
Estonia's AI Shuttle Brings Public Transit to Your Doorstep
InnovationJan 30

Estonia's AI Shuttle Brings Public Transit to Your Doorstep

An Estonian startup has created MiCa, a self-driving electric shuttle that solves the "last mile" problem keeping people from using public transit. The compact bus has already operated in 17 countries and runs up to 20 hours daily.

Euronews2 min read
Baltic Grid Passes Major Stress Test During Battery Glitch
Daily MixJan 29

Baltic Grid Passes Major Stress Test During Battery Glitch

When a 100 MW battery system accidentally triggered a massive power disruption across Estonia and Finland, the Baltic grid proved it could handle the unexpected. The January incident became an unplanned demonstration of regional energy resilience.

PV Magazine2 min read
Kids Stay Home: Bird's Nest Parenting Cuts Divorce Stress
Acts of KindnessJan 29

Kids Stay Home: Bird's Nest Parenting Cuts Divorce Stress

New research from Estonia shows children thrive when they stay in one home after divorce while parents rotate in and out. The approach prioritizes stability and lets kids grow up without choosing sides.

Medical Xpress3 min read