Assessment of the Potential for Solar Panel Implementation as Alternative Energy Sources in the City of Arkhangelsk

The green economy is currently receiving considerable attention around the world. Alternative energy sources are replacing traditional ones and are increasingly supported by the government and investors. Large projects in the renewable energy sector are being implemented in the country and worldwide. In the northwestern part of Russia, the most well-known example of such a project is the Kola wind farm, which is the largest facility located above the Arctic Circle. Compared to other regions, the potential of this industry in the Arkhangelsk Oblast is relatively small, which has prompted local scientists and representatives of the region’s energy sector to identify ways to make the most effective use of alternative energy sources. Research and assessments of the effectiveness of implementing such energy generation methods as solar or wind power plants are constantly being carried out. This paper presents the results of a study of solar energy intensity in the central part of the city of Arkhangelsk using a solar power plant, analyses the dependence of electricity generation on external factors such as temperature and humidity, and provides data on average daily electricity generation. The economic efficiency of this experiment is calculated, and a conclusion is made about the effectiveness of using solar photovoltaic panels in the city of Arkhangelsk.