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Open to fresh winds. Open to fresh ideas.

The Baltic Sea’s most innovative offshore wind project.

Open to fresh winds. Open to fresh ideas.

The Baltic Sea’s most innovative offshore wind project.

Open to fresh winds. Open to fresh ideas.

The Baltic Sea’s most innovative offshore wind project.

INTRO

Located 60 km west of Saaremaa, Avara is designed to catch the freshest winds and redefine what's possible in renewable energy.

Avara will contribute to Estonia’s energy security and help achieve climate goals.

Avara will contribute to Estonia’s energy security and help achieve climate goals.

With cutting-edge technology, minimal environmental impact, and strong local partnerships, Avara will supply clean power to homes, businesses, and industries.

The project is designed for long-term impact: a 50-year licence, 30-year wind farm operation, flexible development schedule, and strong partnerships across industry, government, and research.

With cutting-edge technology, minimal environmental impact, and strong local partnerships, Avara will supply clean power to homes, businesses, and industries.

The project is designed for long-term impact: a 50-year licence, 30-year wind farm operation, flexible development schedule, and strong partnerships across industry, government, and research.

KEY NUMBERS

Clean energy for hundreds of thousands of households.

900 MW

Maximum capacity

88 km²

Total project area

9 m/s

Average wind speed at 100m

69 m

Average water depth

50 years

Lease period

900 MW

Maximum capacity

88 km²

Total project area

9 m/s

Average wind speed at 100m

69 m

Average water depth

50 years

Lease period

900 MW

Maximum capacity

88 km²

Total project area

9 m/s

Average wind speed at 100m

69 m

Average water depth

50 years

Lease period

LOCATION

The Avara wind farm will be built 60 km offshore from Saaremaa, Estonia’s westernmost island.

This location provides:

  • Excellent, steady wind resource

  • Minimal impact on local communities and coastline views

  • Safe distance from major shipping routes

This location provides:

  • Excellent, steady wind resource

  • Minimal impact on local communities and coastline views

  • Safe distance from major shipping routes

EXPECTED TIMELINE
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033

Environmental studies, permitting, stakeholder engagement

Construction & commissioning

Grid connection agreements, financial close,
detailed design

Energy production

2025–2027

Environmental studies, permitting, stakeholder engagement

2027–2029

Grid connection agreements, financial close, detailed design

2030–2032

Construction & commissioning

2033+

Wind farm operation

FAQ

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When will the environmental impact assessment (EIA) be carried out?

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PARTNERS

Oxan Energy

French offshore wind developer active internationally

Oxan Energy

French offshore wind developer active internationally

Ocean Connect Energy

Offshore wind developer, based in the Baltics

Ocean Connect Energy

Offshore wind developer, based in the Baltics

Ocean Connect Energy

Offshore wind developer, based in the Baltics

SNOW

Financial advisor to the renewable energy sector

SNOW

Financial advisor to the renewable energy sector
CONTACT

Nikon Vidjajev

Nikon Vidjajev

Development Director, Estonia

Development Director, Estonia