The President Honors Enefit Power Management Board Member Aleksandr Jefremov and Enefit’s Tax Expert Sander Adamson with a State Decoration

On the eve of the Republic of Estonia’s Independence Day, the Estonian state expresses its gratitude with state decorations to people whose work and dedication have helped Estonia grow in spirit—becoming greater and better, wiser and more caring, more secure and more enterprising. This year, 203 people from Estonia and abroad will receive a state decoration. One of the honorees is our colleague, Enefit Power’s Management Board member Aleksandr Jefremov. In addition, President Alar Karis is honouring our tax expert, Sander Adamson, with the Order of the Red Cross for being a blood donor for nearly 20 years.

Photo: Aleksandr Jefremov

“This is a great honor for me, but also a responsibility. I am extremely pleased that the work of energy professionals is being recognized—despite the challenges, we fight for every megawatt to ensure Estonia’s energy security. Work is an inseparable part of my life—it gives me energy, and I wholeheartedly embrace all the joys and challenges that come with it,” said Aleksandr Jefremov.

The year 2025 was special for Aleksandr and for all of Enefit Power. Several major and highly impactful projects were carried out with his involvement. The first of these was the disconnection from the Russian energy system. Together with his team, Aleksandr was responsible for ensuring that Estonia’s, the Baltic States’, and the Auvere power plants were prepared to provide the necessary capacity during critical periods. On the day of synchronization with the Continental European frequency grid, February 9th—when the Baltic States operated in island mode—nearly 50% of Estonia’s total electricity production came from Enefit Power’s power plants. This confirms their significant role in our energy system. Thanks to Aleksandr’s contribution and high level of expertise, the operating regimes of the power plants were controlled and environmental requirements were met throughout 2025

Sander Adamson was pleasantly surprised and grateful when he learned that he had received a state decoration from the President of the Republic of Estonia - the highest national honour:

Photo: Sander Adamson

“I am sincerely glad that through blood donation I have been able to help hundreds of people and improve their lives. Donating blood components takes an hour and a half of my time, but it gives others additional years of life. This has motivated me - it’s a way I can contribute to our society. It feels good to know that my contribution has been recognised,” said Sander.

The President of the Republic will present the national decorations on 14 February in Rakvere at the Ukuaru Music House, starting at 1:00 p.m., and the ceremony will be broadcast on Estonian Public Broadcasting on 24 February.