Sochi, Russia (UzDaily.com) -- On 25 March 2024, within the framework of the XIII International Forum "ATOMEXPO-2024" in Sochi, a round table was held on the topic "Renewable and nuclear generation: synergy of achievements as the best solution" was held.

Experts discussed how the rapid development of low-carbon generation technologies is changing the landscape of building energy systems of the future, what challenges countries face as the share of renewable energy increases, how to plan for the sustainable development of energy systems while maintaining the reliability and security of national energy, and how the synergy of different types of low-carbon generation can contribute to achieving long-term climate goals.

“Rosatom is following the path of diversification of low-carbon assets. Achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals is impossible without the simultaneous use of nuclear energy and renewable energy sources. Meeting the needs of industrial consumers requires reliable baseload energy sources, such as nuclear power plants, that are ready to carry the required load at any time. They can be supplemented by wind energy. To balance the growth in electricity consumption, it is necessary to have several low-carbon technology platforms. I am confident that in order to shape Russia’s future energy system and approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it is necessary to be guided by modern generation technologies based on the principles of equivalent exchange with nature and environmental conservation,” emphasized Grigory Nazarov, General Director of the wind energy division of Rosatom.

It was noted that the construction of solar and wind power plants (1-2 years) requires less time compared to hydroelectric power plants and nuclear power plants (up to 10 years).

At the same time, solar and wind power plants will not be able to fully cover the demand for electricity.

Solar stations can generate energy during the day, but not in the evening. There are also limitations when generating energy from solar stations in winter.

Solar and wind power stations can be additional sources of energy generation to basic capacities, such as hydroelectric power stations and nuclear power plants.

It was also noted that the development of storage systems will also play an important role in ensuring a sustainable supply of electricity to consumers.

“We discussed the issues of peak load regulation of various types of generation, demand and consumption forecasting, green certification mechanisms, methods for balancing systems with a high share of renewable energy, as well as strengthening the role and competitiveness of renewable energy sources and nuclear energy in future energy systems. Russia has enormous potential for the development of all types of energy,” said Irina Gaida, Deputy Director of the Center for Energy Transition and ESG at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology.

Following the discussion, participants noted that a sustainable clean generation structure is due to low-carbon base generation sources such as nuclear or hydropower. However, the continued growth in energy generation from renewable sources, including solar and wind power, indicates that there will be significant demand for balanced energy systems in the global market in the future.