Island facts
Country
Exact population
166
Exact density
13pop./km²
Exact surface dimensions
12km²
Interconnection
Local grid
Secretariat engagement
According to the DSO, in 2022, renewable electricity generation on Ruhnu accounted for 108% of the total consumption, with the small island annually consuming 450 MWh. Ruhnu's electricity supply relies on a combination of solar panels (200 kW), a wind turbine (50 kW), a battery bank (180 kW/220 kWh), and a biodiesel generator (160 kW), all managed by smart automation.
The situation for the 30 for 2030 call mirrors that of Saaremaa and both islands have applied in a joined application Saaremaa | Clean energy for EU islands (europa.eu)