Estonia: Electricity storage to be freed from double fees

Estonia’s Climate Ministry has proposed amendments to exempt electricity storage facilities from double fees as of the beginning of 2026, BNS reports. Under the amendments, renewable energy and grid transmission fees for storage equipment would only be charged on net consumption for the calendar month. Owners of storage devices would thus only pay for the electricity lost during storage. Also, smaller network operators would no longer be obliged to draw up long-term network development plans. Moreover, the amendments would exempt consumers from charges for self-produced electricity as of 2027. Climate Minister Yoko Alender said that the changes would bring significant savings and reduce the price of electricity for consumers.