According to Metsagrupp CEO Urmas Rahnel, this project is an important step for both the company’s development and Estonia’s energy independence. “There is enormous potential in the development of energy solutions. Energy has an unlimited market—everyone needs it, and demand is continuously growing. At the same time, domestic energy production is crucial from a national security standpoint. Adopting storage solutions is a logical next step for our solar parks, making their operations more efficient and stable. In terms of profitability, it is a very long-term project,” Rahnel said.
From a technical perspective, this undertaking is complex and time-sensitive, requiring careful planning and cooperation for successful implementation. “We have a long-standing partnership with Metsagrupp, and this project further reinforces our mutual trust. At the same time, it is an exciting challenge logistically and in terms of project management—to perform installations across all of Estonia within a very short window. Efficiency and strong risk management are crucial here,” emphasizes Smartecon Business Development Manager, Sten Pajula.
The collaboration between Metsagrupp and Smartecon illustrates how the private sector can help accelerate Estonia’s transition to renewable energy and bolster the country’s energy independence.
Smartecon is one of the largest builders of energy solutions in the Baltics, focusing on constructing large-scale solar power plants. To date, it has established more than 200 MW of solar energy solutions in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
