Renewable Energy: Expedition to Kabardino-Balkaria Republic (Caucasus)

Marat Mirzoev, Chief Engineer who designed the Verkhnebalkarskaya Small Hydro Power (SHP)

Greenpeace Russia expedition came to Kabardino-Balkaria Republic to study renewable energy development.

In original language:

Возобновляемая энергетика: экспедиция Гринпис России в Кабардино-Балкарию (Кавказ)

Марат Мирзоев, главный инженер, спроектировавший Верхнебалкарскую МГЭС

Экспедиция российского отделения Гринпис приехала изучить развитие возобновляемой энергетики в регионе.

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Unique identifier: GP1SWQLE

Type: Image

Shoot date: 22/10/2021

Locations: Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Russia

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Renewable Energy: Expedition to Caucasus (Kabardino-Balkarian Republic and Stavropol Krai)

Development of renewable energy sources is a real and affordable way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This year, Greenpeace Russia went on an expedition to study successful projects in the regions.

Before the trip, Greenpeace Russia experts compiled a list of regions that have started switching to renewable energy. Among them was the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. According Russia Renewable Energy Development Association, the Republic is the leader of small hydropower among all regions of Russia.

The expedition also visited a wind power plant and a solar power plant in the Stavropol Krai (region)

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