Are wind power plants a viable alternative industry in Russia?

This study examines the development prospects of wind energy in the Russian energy complex. At present, the wind energy potential of Russia is huge, so any wind power plants, both large and small, are an alternative industry of the state's energy, which is quite extensive.

What are the development prospects of wind energy in Russia?

The development prospects of wind energy in the Russian energy complex are largely determined by the free-of-charge availability of this electricity generation type and the easiness of maintaining wind power plants.

What is the wind energy potential in Russia?

Therewith, scientists pay attention to the fact that in Russia in 2007–2008, the wind energy potential was studied, as a result the total technical potential of wind energy in Russia at an altitude of 100 m is approximately 14,000 TWh per year.

Where is the largest wind power plant in Russia?

The largest wind power plant (WPP), commissioned in 2002, is located near the village of Kulikovo in the Zelenagradsky district of the Kaliningrad region (Zuy, 2018). The data provided by the researcher clearly demonstrate the enormous potential of wind energy in the current economic environment in Russia.

How much wind power will Russia have by 2020?

The Russian Wind Energy Association predicts that if Russia achieves its goal of having 4.5% of its energy come from renewable sources by 2020, the country will have a total wind capacity of 7,000 MW. In 2010, plans for the construction of a wind power plant in Yeisk, on the Sea of Azov, were announced.

How much wind energy does Russia produce a year?

The expected volume of electricity generation by wind power plants throughout the country is approximately 14450 TWh / year, which is 15 times more than the actual output of all power plants in Russia. These indicators clearly reflect the huge potential opportunities for the development of wind energy in the Russian energy complex.