An Economic and Geographical Analysis of Solar Power Plant Potential in Russian Federation Regions

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10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_60How to use a DOI?

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solar energy; SES; insolation; renewable energy sources; geoinformation analysis; economic efficiency; NASA POWER

Abstract

In the context of the global energy transition and the increasing importance of sustainable development, the issues of rational placement of renewable energy facilities are becoming particularly relevant. In this paper, an assessment of the economic and geographical potential of solar power plants (SES) on the territory of the Russian Federation is carried out on the basis of spatial analysis of NASA POWER data. Using geoinformation analysis tools and visualization methods, the regions with the highest levels of solar insolation have been identified. An economic calculation of the profitability of a 100 MW SES project was carried out using the example of the Krasnodar Krai, which showed the payback period for the project over a horizon of 6-7 years. The results obtained can serve as a basis for strategic planning in the field of renewable energy sources development in the Russian Federation.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - R. Ibragimov
AU  - R. Salimgareev
AU  - O. Kantor
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/14
TI  - An Economic and Geographical Analysis of Solar Power Plant Potential in Russian Federation Regions
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Current Problems in Engineering and Applied Sciences (ICCPEAS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 585
EP  - 592
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_60
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_60
ID  - Ibragimov2026
ER  -