Energy projects company Belarus

Are there hydropower resources in Belarus?

Hydropower resources in Belarus are deemed scarce, though there are opportunities for small hydro in the northern and central parts of the country. Total hydropower potential is estimated at 850 MW, including technically available potential of 520 MW and economically viable potential of 250 MW (0.44 Mtoe/year).

What does the republican unitary enterprise Belarusian nuclear power plant do?

In accordance with Presidential Decree No. 583 of December 2013, the Republican Unitary Enterprise Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant performs the functions of holder and operating organisation for commissioning, operations, performance control, lifetime extension and decommissioning of the Belarusian NPP.

Is solar power possible in Belarus?

In terms of global horizontal irradiation (GHI) and direct normal irradiation (DNI), most of Belarus receives only 1 100 kilowatt hours per square metre (kWh/m 2) to 1 400 kWh/m 2 of GHI, and around 1 000 kWh/m 2 of DNI. This means that concentrated solar power (CSP) generation is impractical, but production by means of solar PV is possible.

Will CNEEC support Vitebsk Hydropower Station project in Belarus?

A Belneftekhim representative spoke highly of the Vitebsk Hydropower Station Project undertaken by CNEEC in Belarus, and noted that the project has been acknowledged by the Belarusian government along with the owner and partners, adding that more cooperation is expected to be developed with CNEEC.

Which technologies are deployed in Belarus?

All technologies currently deployed in Belarus are mature and have commercial status. The technology with the most mature local market is biomass, currently used mainly in heat generation.

Who regulates electricity in Belarus?

Belarus does not have a single independent energy regulatory authority. The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade is responsible for regulating electricity and heat tariffs for industrial customers, independent suppliers and all categories other than residential consumers, based on the 2011 Decree on Price Tariffs.