Potential and Risk Identification of Solar Generation Development in the Republic of Tatarstan

The relevance of this work is associated with the entry into force of the federal law of 02.07. 2021 № 296 "On limiting greenhouse gas emissions" and the need for a partial transition to affordable and environmentally friendly sources of power supply. One of such sources is solar energy. The purpose of the work is to determine the potential of solar energy in the Republic of Tatarstan, identification and risk assessment of projects for construction of solar generation facilities. The work determines insolation in the region as a whole and districts, in particular. Also identified the potential power output of generation facilities of different levels with the calculation of conventional crystalline silicon (C-Si) modules as the most common technology in the market of solar photovoltaic systems. The factors influencing the development of solar power generation are considered. A SWOT analysis has been conducted in view of the research findings on the potential for realization of different level of solar power generation projects. Identification and assessment of risks was carried out with determination of the degree of damage and probability. Risk management opportunities were identified for the identified risks: training of specialists abroad and in Russia (opening of new educational programs), the need and possibility of developing autonomous stations, long-term guarantees from manufacturers of equipment components, localization of PV module production.