Approaches to estimation of energy potential of renewable energy sources in the territory of Russia

Abstract

The article is devoted to the definition of peculiarities and evaluation of the energy potential of renewable energy sources (RES) in the territory of Russia, as well as the application of  this information as additional initial data in the territorial planning. This formulation of the  research allows us to achieve the gradual introduction in the design practice of the use of  RES for the development of settlements and industrial facilities. The article considers  existing power plants of renewable energy sources, of which small hydroelectric power  plants are both the first and at the same time promising in hydropower engineering. In  addition, the publication presents a variety of experience in the use of equipment for generating energy based on renewable sources, as well as provides analytical data on  the prospects for growth in world energy production. It should be noted that the greatest  increase in world production is expected from technologies that receive energy based on the  action of the sun. Among RES, wind power is on the second place, which was reflected in the  further analysis, consideration of the issues of integration of renewable energy  technologies in town-planning practice and the results of the research.Subject matter: the subject of the study is the possibility of applying renewable energy technologies in modern urban development.Objectives: the purpose of the study is to identify the most sources of renewable energy whose application is most rational in the development of settlements.Materials and methods: in the course of the work, the main advantages and disadvantages, as well as prospects for the development of various types of renewable energy sources, including small ones, were considered.Results: as a result of the work, conclusions were drawn about the possibility of implementing RES technologies in the environment of settlements with territorial planning and the need for their integrated application.Conclusions: application of renewable energy technologies is possible in modern urban planning. It is advisable to use several types of renewable energy taking into account the  boundaries of existing landscapes of settlements, for maximum production.