Renewable energy in Belarus
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As of 2021[update], there is little renewable energy in Belarus.[1] 7% of primary energy in Belarus was from renewables in 2019, mostly biofuels.[1]: 40 As there is a lot of district heating, more renewables could be integrated into the heat distribution system,[1]: 44 but this is hindered by fossil fuel subsidies.[1]: 62
A 2021 study by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) recommended:[1]: 11–14
- Revising renewable energy targets
- Improving the quota allocation for renewables
- Designing renewable energy auctions
- Harnessing renewable energy potentials in heating
- Developing an energy sector master plan with higher shares of renewables
- Adopting a grid code for renewables
- Improving variable renewable power generation forecasting
- Improving de-risking mechanisms for renewable energy investments
- Standardising power purchase agreements
- Building human and institutional capacities for renewable energy development
Producers
About half of the energy is produced by independent power producers.[1]: 34
Economics
In 2019, energy imports cost 5.5% of the national GDP, which could be reduced by increasing renewable energy production. According to IRENA, increasing renewable energy production would also create jobs and increase energy security.[1]
