What is Russian wind power?

Russian wind power is now a fast-growing industry with a high degree of local content in manufacturing. The development of wind energy started in Russia in 2013, when the programme of state support for renewable energy sources (the RES CDA programme) was adopted.

Do solar and wind power plants produce electricity in Russia?

The volumes of electrical energy produced in the Russia by solar and wind power plants, as well as their current and prospective role in the energy balances of Russian regions are analyzed.

How much wind energy does Russia have?

Current Russian wind energy projects have a combined capacity of over 1,700 MW, although less than 17 MW had been installed as of the end of 2010. 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.

Where are wind turbines developed in Russia?

The organization was based on a team at the Wind Energy Department “VNIIEM”, led by Vladimir Sidorov. The wind turbine development was organized at many branches of the SPO “Vetroen” - in Astrakhan, Ufa, as well as in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan . 4. Wind energy in Russia 4.1. Wind energy potential

How much power is generated by wind farms in Russia?

Wind energy generation and capacities Power generation in Russia has grown only slightly since 1990 due to the slow growth of industrial production volume. Power generation from wind farms is currently only 148 GWh.

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.