Global perspectives of transition to green energy generation in the Saratov region

Abstract

The article discusses global prospects for the transition to green energy generation in the Saratov region. The literature data on the current situation in the alternative energy sector (wind energy, solar energy, and bioenergy) in the Saratov region have been studied and systematized. The data were obtained from the most relevant and cited publications in the world databases Scopus, Google Scholar, RSCI and among Internet media articles. The pros and cons are described, as well as the overall impact on the environment of each type of renewable energy that exists in the Saratov region. Much attention is paid to the impact of wind turbines and solar power plants on the environment. It has been established that the use of solar energy is most developed in this area. This is due to climatic conditions and the number of sunny days in the region. In view of the large formation of organic waste in the Saratov region, it is rational to use biomass to obtain bioenergy. The Saratov region government intends to continue to steadily increase the share of renewable energy sources in the energy balance of the region. By 2035, the share of renewable energy sources in the regional energy balance will reach 6%, and in 2050 it will be about 13%. We believe that the global prospects for green energy transitions in the Russian Federation, as well as in the transmission to the Saratov region, consist in a partial transition to alternative energy (solar and wind), using bioenergy and highly efficient technologies for cleaning CO2 emissions from traditional fuel.