Energy producers in Estonia, including Enefit, Utilitas, Evecon, and Enery, have reported that none of the wind farms promised for completion this year will be realized. The companies were committed, through an auction held in 2023, to bring an additional 650 gigawatt-hours of wind energy to the market. However, construction delays have rendered the timely completion of these projects unlikely, as many are still in the planning stages or tied up in legal disputes.

Johann-Gustav Lend, Development Director of Renewable Energy at Enefit, indicated that none of the turbine parks are currently under construction, which significantly diminishes the chances for their completion in the next year. Despite their successful bids in the auction for two projects that involve both wind turbines and solar panels, they are facing obstructions related to planning processes. The ongoing legal challenges further complicate timelines, with no clear resolution in sight at the moment.

Rene Tammiste, Chairman of Utilitas Wind, highlighted the government's promise to expedite planning procedures, a commitment that has not materialized. He stressed that the state's failure to manage these processes effectively has significant consequences for consumers, who are now facing high electricity prices as a result. The state’s retrospective changes to regulations have added to the frustrations within the energy sector, undermining confidence in a timely transition to renewable energy through wind power in Estonia.