Does Russia have enough solar energy?

There is no sun there!’ Well, our data tells us differently.” Moscow-based renewables company Unigreen Energy, which has received a government guarantee that it will be paid extra for the power it adds to local grids, said Russia has more than enough insolation — solar radiation hitting an object — to produce solar energy.

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

Vadim Braidov / TASS 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. Russia, the world’s fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has historically relied on its vast oil and gas reserves to bolster its economy.

Is Russia a good place to make solar panels?

Russia is one of the top countries in terms of renewable energy production. It is one of the top producers in the EU and the rest of the world. Therefore, there is a wide array of equipment suppliers and distributors in and out of Russia for those looking to make solar installations.

How much solar power does Russia have in 2020?

The Russian government tendered another 500 MW of solar capacity in 2020. This is just one part of the country’s continued effort to deploy solar energy systems and reach its target of 7 GW in solar energy by 2035.

Where to invest in solar power equipment in Russia?

For those looking to invest in solar power equipment, Russia is home to a vast logistics industry and they have several major seaports. The major seaports in Russia are Saint Petersburg, Vladivostok, Novorossiyk, Kaliningrad, Sosnogorsk, Privolzhsky, Pavlovsk, and Pyatigorsk. The aforementioned are some of the busiest ports in Russia and in Europe.

Will Russia's energy policy change?

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, according to Tatiana Lanshina, the director of think tank Target Number Seven Association. However, she added that so far there are no signs of major changes in state energy policy.