Estonia: Elektrilevi to invest EUR 1bn in electricity networks over five years

Estonia’s electricity distribution system operator, Elektrilevi, plans to double investments in its networks to EUR 1bn over the next five years, ERR reports. Also, the state will invest around EUR 13mn in making the electricity infrastructure on the islands of Hiiumaa, Muhu, and Saaremaa more weather resistant. Elektrilevi will invest EUR 4mn to replace over 200 km of traditional bare cables in Saaremaa with weatherproof aerial cables or underground cables. Also, the company will build energy storage capacity in Hiiumaa.