How much does a solar power plant cost in Russia?

According to Russian suppliers for solar power plants (altecology.ru, 2019; Solar controller, 2020), the average cost of equipment for solar power plants with an installed capacity of 10 MW is 310 million rubles.

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.

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.

How many solar power plants are there in Russia?

Insolation map of Russia (Map of Insolation of Russia, 2019). At the beginning of 2020, thirteen solar power plants with a total installed capacity of more than 300 MW are already operating in this region (Solar Power Plants in the Orenburg Region, 2019).

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 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.”