Regional perspective on prospects and risks of the renewable energy in Russia
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Result code in IS VaVaI
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Result on the web
<a href="https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ese3.1868" target="_blank" >https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ese3.1868</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1868" target="_blank" >10.1002/ese3.1868</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Regional perspective on prospects and risks of the renewable energy in Russia
Original language description
The expansion of renewable energy (RE) relies on both natural factors and socioeconomic conditions fostered at the regional level. This paper examines the key factors influencing RE development in selected Russian regions. We conducted a literature review, surveyed 250 industry experts, and analyzed reports from energy and rating agencies, along with natural resource maps, to identify specific risks and indicators. Our expert survey revealed that the most significant technical risks are low resource potential (68%), energy system surplus (68%), and the absence of transport logistics with neighboring regions (58%). Politically, the lack of additional sector initiatives (6%) was noted. Economically, the high cost of RE (56%) and insufficient experience with "green" investments (54%) were highlighted. Social factors included low unemployment rates (74%), and the absence of remote areas without power supply (72%). Environmentally, the lack of enterprises for energy unit utilization (84%), low greenhouse gas emissions (60%), and insufficient accessible territories for facilities (58%) were significant concerns. We developed risk profiles for nine Russian regions, categorizing them into leaders, intermediates, and nascent stages of RE market formation. Our findings indicate that the most impactful factors include resource potential, space limitations for energy facilities, proximity to equipment manufacturers, regional support measures, and the development of "green" investment instruments. Conversely, regional investment attractiveness had a lesser influence. On the basis of these insights, we recommend enhancing RE development through refined federal and regional support programs. We propose additional criteria for project selection: (1) minimum construction costs covered by "green" investments and (2) quantitative restrictions on new capacities, considering regional energy system status. Practical recommendations also include developing regional centers for servicing generating facilities and increasing the sector's investment attractiveness to stimulate private investment.
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50202 - Applied Economics, Econometrics
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2024
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
ENERGY SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
ISSN
2050-0505
e-ISSN
2050-0505
Volume of the periodical
12
Issue of the periodical within the volume
10
Country of publishing house
US - UNITED STATES
Number of pages
27
Pages from-to
4139-4165
UT code for WoS article
001307311800001
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