Current market conditions: does Russia need wind energy?

The article examines the economic situation in the RF in the last six months. The analogy with the energy crisis in the US in the 70s is made, which became the push for development of renewable energy. The conclusion about possible sites for location of the wind farms in order to maximize economic benefits from the projects is made. The proposals on measures of economic incentives and government regulation of the wind power industry are developed. An example of a wind park construction on prospective territory is given. The conclusion about the possibility to increase economic potential of the wind energy in decentralized areas of the country in the current economic environment is made.

renewable sources of energy, economic potential, wind power, solar power, energy conservation, energy efficiency, decentralized areas, economic crisis, capital expenditures, operational expenditures, import substitution