In the second installment of EIRP’s working paper series on Russia’s global energy role, Yury Melnikov assesses Russia’s renewable energy potential in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Melnikov, a member of the Geneva-based United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s Task Force on Hydrogen, reviews prospects for solar, wind, hydropower, and hydrogen in Russia and in Russia’s exports. He sketches a grim picture for industries that lack both adequate government support and a sufficient domestic market to become globally competitive. The loss of key hydrogen export markets in Europe and Asia will likely also slow the sector’s growth.

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“Russia’s Renewable Energy: Prospects in an Era of Geopolitical Confrontation” is the second in a series of EIRP working papers on Russian Energy. Subscribe here to stay up-to-date on the latest EIRP news and analysis.