Current challenges and prospects of wind energy in Belarus
Moderate wind speeds did not block wind power development. A system of feed-in premium tariffs stimulated wind power development in Belarus. A nuclear phase-in in Belarus has
Being a landlocked country, Belarus has only onshore wind potential but was able to develop wind power, albeit later than other industrialized countries and on a smaller scale.
An expected surplus of electricity has made the government view renewables as unnecessary and expensive instruments. This resulted in a decision to cap wind energy by reducing feed-in tariffs and introducing quotas. Because of these constraints, significant growth of wind energy is not expected in Belarus in the near future.
Yet a 2020 nuclear power phase-in has affected the development of wind power negatively. An expected surplus of electricity has made the government view renewables as unnecessary and expensive instruments. This resulted in a decision to cap wind energy by reducing feed-in tariffs and introducing quotas.
Moderate wind speeds did not block wind power development. A system of feed-in premium tariffs stimulated wind power development in Belarus. A nuclear phase-in in Belarus has
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Being a landlocked country, Belarus has only onshore wind potential but was able to develop wind power, albeit later than other industrialized countries and on a smaller scale.
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