When is electricity greenest in Estonia?
Renewable energy forecast · updated 2026-08-15 13:59 UTC
educk tracks how much of Estonia's electricity demand is met by wind and solar generation, using day-ahead forecasts from the ENTSO-E transparency platform. Use it to plan flexible energy use — charging an EV, running appliances or batteries — for when the grid is cleanest.
- Wind and solar are forecast to cover about 42% of Estonia's electricity demand around 14:00 UTC.
- Renewable output peaks around 13:00 UTC at roughly 57% of demand — the greenest time to use electricity today.
- The renewable share dips to about 20% around 17:00 UTC, when grid electricity is at its most carbon-intensive.
Hourly forecast for Estonia
| Time (UTC) | Renewable (MW) | Demand (MW) | Surplus (MW) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 13:00 | 479 | 840 | -361 | 57% |
| Sat 14:00 | 379 | 896 | -518 | 42% |
| Sat 15:00 | 274 | 862 | -587 | 32% |
| Sat 16:00 | 192 | 811 | -619 | 24% |
| Sat 17:00 | 155 | 789 | -634 | 20% |
| Sat 18:00 | 163 | 769 | -606 | 21% |
| Sat 19:00 | 185 | 754 | -569 | 25% |
| Sat 20:00 | 210 | 733 | -523 | 29% |