What does Unigreen Energy say about Russia's insolation?

Unigreen Energy said Russia has more than enough insolation — solar radiation hitting an object — to produce solar energy. There is no sun there!’ Well, our data tells us differently.”

Does Russia have sufficient solar energy?

Despite the common misconception, Russia has more than enough insolation to produce solar energy. Moscow-based renewables company Unigreen Energy, which has received a government guarantee for its solar power contributions, confirms this.

Is solar energy on the verge of a major expansion in Russia?

Solar energy in Russia might be on the verge of a major expansion thanks to a government support program for renewable energy sources, industry experts told The Moscow Times.

Will Russia's energy policy change?

Despite the growing interest in solar power in regions like Omsk, Altai, Zabaikalsky, and Sakha, there are no signs of major changes in state energy policy regarding Russia's energy mix, according to Tatiana Lanshina, the director of think tank Target Number Seven Association.

What is Russia's current share of solar power?

While the global economy gets roughly 10% of its power from wind and solar sources, in Russia, solar’s share is just 0.2%. As the third-largest carbon emitter in human history, Russia faces an uphill battle in its attempts to move from fossil fuels to renewable and other sources of clean energy.

What are some regions in Russia that have launched solar plants?

The Omsk, Altai and Zabaikalsky regions, the republic of Sakha and other locations in Siberia and Russia’s Far East launched their first solar plants in recent years.