Energy storage fair Russia

Does Russia need energy storage?

Energy storage is a top priority for everyone active in renewable energy and Russia is no exception. The Kremlin has plans to draw 4.5 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2024, which means 5.5 GW of renewables capacity and the energy storage systems to offset the intermittency of wind and solar energy generation.

Are energy storage systems a priority area?

The paper identified three priority areas, including energy storage systems for the grid; storage systems for utility-scale electricity consumption; and “hydrogen energy,” which means storage systems to be used in electricity applications that require autonomy, mobility, and zero emissions.

Why should you attend the res Exhibition & Forum?

It runs under the slogan "Creating the future of renewable energy together". The exhibition and forum will allow to unlock the potential of companies and come up with implementation of the projects which will undoubtedly serve as the foundation for growth of RES technologies.

What is Russia's biggest renewable power auction?

Earlier this year, Russia launched its biggest renewable power auction to date, seeking bids for 1.9 GW in wind power generation capacity. Bids received topped 2.3 GW, despite unattractive local content requirements. Related: Is This The Missing Link In Lithium Batteries?

Does Russia get a fifth of its energy from hydropower?

Here’s a fun fact about Russia: it gets a fifth of its energy from hydropower. This might sound shocking for a country whose image is so tightly linked to oil and gas, but Russia has a lot of big rivers and it’s putting them to good use. Now, Moscow is moving into other renewables and, more interestingly, energy storage as well.