The energy sector of the Republic of Karelia

The state of the fuel and energy complex of the Republic of Karelia at the present stage of development is considered. The structure of consumption by power plants and boiler houses by fuel types is determined.The energy complex of the republic is energy deficient and depends on imported fuel. The energy system of the region operates as part of the energy system of the Northwest. The structure of installed capacity by types of power plants with grouping by ownership of power companies is given. The main producers of electric energy are hydroelectric power plants. The dynamics of electricity consumption and the structure of electricity consumption by types of economic activity are shown. The main share in the structure of electricity and heat consumption is industrial production. It is planned to create cascades of small hydroelectric power plants for the decentralized energy supply zone. Replacing inefficient diesel power generation with generation based on liquefied natural gas, renewable energy sources and local fuel, which will increase the energy efficiency of production and consumption of energy resources, reduce the energy intensity of manufactured products, and reduce the negative impact on the environment.