The environmental impact assessment involves the conduct of comprehensive studies to determine potential impacts on wildlife. The studies are carried out by specialists in the respective fields from Estonia and, where necessary, from abroad. As a result of the studies, the habitats and movement corridors of fish, seals, birds and bats in the area have been mapped. Based on the knowledge obtained, the offshore wind farm project will be adapted to minimise the impact on local and migratory species in the area. Separate studies have been conducted on noise, vibration, low-frequency noise and turbulence. The overall socio-economic impact of the wind farm was also assessed.
At present, the development of the wind farm is in the environmental impact assessment phase, with the environmental research company Skepast&Puhkim OÜ assessing the potential significant environmental and cumulative impacts associated with the construction and operation of the offshore wind farm.
| Impact on hydrodynamics |
| Impact on waves |
| Impact on the formation, spreading and settling of suspended solids |
| Impact on water quality |
| Impact on sediment transport and coastal processes |
| Impact on seabed biota |
| Impact on fish populations |
| Impact on avifauna |
| Impact on bats |
| Impact on marine mammals |
| Impact on Natura 2000 network sites |
| Impact on protected natural objects |
| Impact on cultural monuments |
| Impact of environmental noise, including low-frequency noise and infrasound |
| Impact of underwater noise |
| Impact of vibration |
| Visual impact |
| Impact on the socio-economic environment |
| Impact on human health, well-being and property |
| Impact on national defence objects |
| Ice-related risks |
| Navigation risks, including impact on navigation |
| Potential occurrence of oil spills and their spread |
| Impact on climate change |
| Potential cross-border impact |