Analysis of the current state and prospects for the development of alternative energy in the regions of the steppe zone of Russia

The world is undergoing an active transformation of the energy sector at the present time; the pace of introduction of alternative energy sources is increasing annually. The territory of Russia has a huge potential in the field of alternative energy development, but this potential is not evenly distributed, and not all regions of the country are suitable for the development of alternative energy. The steppe zone of Russia is located along the southern borders of the country from West to East. This territory is the most promising area for the development of alternative energy. Many regions use one or more types of renewable resources. The analysis of the development potential of various types of alternative energy is carried out in the study. It is established that solar, wind and bioenergy are the most promising. These resources are more profitable to use than traditional energy sources. The share of alternative energy sources is becoming more and more significant in the steppe zone of Russia now. The growth rate increases simultaneously with the interest of the regions in switching to environmentally adaptive energy supply systems. However, the industry is developing very unevenly, it depends not only on natural factors, but also on economic and economic factors. The leading regions (Orenburg region and Krasnodar territory) and lagging regions (Voronezh, Novosibirsk and Chelyabinsk regions) were identified by analyzing the level of development of alternative energy. The study also addresses the issues of further development of the industry and provides a forecast for each region. The Krasnodar territory, Orenburg region and the Republic of Kalmykia will have a higher level of alternative energy development than other regions of the Russian steppe zone. These results are of practical interest for planning the development of alternative energy, substantiating investment policy, improving infrastructure development of the territory, and using natural resources in the regions of the Russian steppe zone.

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