Overview
Bugulchanskaya SES-2 is a 10 MW solar PV plant in Russia, operational under LLC Avelar SolarStekhnolodzhi. It contributes to the country's growing renewable energy capacity.
Bugulchanskaya SES-2 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Russia, with an installed capacity of 10 MW. The facility is owned and operated by LLC "Avelar SolarStekhnolodzhi" and has been in operational status, supporting the region's energy grid with clean electricity. As a solar PV installation, Bugulchanskaya SES-2 converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor technology. Russia's solar energy sector has been expanding under national renewable energy support schemes, including capacity-based auctions and the Renewable Energy Support Program, which aims to increase the share of renewables in the country's energy mix. The 10 MW scale places this plant in the small-to-medium category for utility-scale solar globally. The plant's location in the southern Ural region benefits from favorable solar irradiation levels, enabling efficient power generation. By displacing fossil fuel-based electricity, Bugulchanskaya SES-2 contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports Russia's commitments under the Paris Agreement. The facility also helps diversify the local energy supply, enhancing grid stability and energy security.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Bugulchanskaya SES-2 have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no direct emissions. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems and agricultural land. In the steppe and agricultural regions of southern Russia, careful siting is needed to avoid habitat fragmentation. The plant's 10 MW capacity requires a moderate land area, and its operation involves minimal water use compared to conventional power plants.
Frequently asked questions
Bugulchanskaya SES-2 is a solar PV plant located in Russia, with coordinates approximately 52.8314 N, 55.9276 E, in the southern Ural region.
Bugulchanskaya SES-2 has an installed capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar facility.
The plant is owned by LLC "Avelar SolarStekhnolodzhi", a company involved in solar energy development in Russia.
Russia's renewable energy sector is supported by the Renewable Energy Support Program, which includes capacity-based auctions and long-term power purchase agreements to incentivize solar, wind, and other renewables.
Solar PV generation produces no direct greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to climate change mitigation. It also has low water consumption compared to thermal power plants.