The Estonian Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA) has launched a procedure for granting a building permit and assessing the environmental impact of the offshore wind farm in the Gulf of Riga, south of Kihnu Island, as applied for by Liivi Offshore OÜ.
The project envisages up to 140 turbines, which can reach a height of 300 meters above sea level, with a capacity of up to 20 MW each. The total potential capacity in both areas (zones 1 and 2) could reach up to 2010 MW, while the planned project area covers a total of 168 km². The decision provides for the applications for both areas to be combined into a single procedure.
Liivi Offshore OÜ must then develop an environmental impact assessment program within 18 months and submit an environmental impact assessment report within 24 months of its approval. Only after the report has been approved will the company be able to obtain a building permit, continue with the design and apply for a construction permit.
Source: Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA), 09.09.2024.