Renewable energy development as a factor of transition to a green economy in the Tatarstan Republic

The most perspective ways of renewable energy development at a regional level for the case of Tatarstan Republic are considered in the article. A comprehensive study of the regional economy structure and energy consumption made a basis for recommendations on implementation the principles of “green” economy. The energy potential of the agricultural sector based on utilization of animal waste and crop production is calculated, and the potential of solid municipal waste processing in the Republic of Tatarstan is also considered.