Abstract
We address the possibility for using solar potential to supply power to consumers in the central ecological zone of the Baikal natural territory, given its special conservation status. Based on an analysis of observations made during expeditions, we revealed the specific features of the location of the settlements and the sites where solar equipment is installed. The considered territory was zoned based on an analysis of the solar potential parameters. The paper presents the priority areas for the solar potential implementation for energy purposes, with a focus on the potential sites for installation of photovoltaic power plants and solar heating systems. Key words: total solar radiation, sunshine duration, annual distribution of direct and diffuse radiation, priority areas of solar potential implementation, effects of solar plants
Highlights
The central ecological area of the Baikal natural territory is about 90,000 km[2] and includes Lake Baikal with islands, a water protection zone with its border along the watershed, and specially protected nature conservation areas adjacent to the lake (3 wildlife reserves, 2 national parks, 7 sanctuaries)
The central ecological area occupies 23% of the Baikal natural territory
Without the water area of Baikal, 36% of the territory belongs to the Irkutsk region and 64% belongs to the Republic of Buryatia
Summary
The central ecological area of the Baikal natural territory is about 90,000 km[2] and includes Lake Baikal with islands, a water protection zone with its border along the watershed, and specially protected nature conservation areas adjacent to the lake (3 wildlife reserves, 2 national parks, 7 sanctuaries). The central ecological area occupies 23% of the Baikal natural territory. Without the water area of Baikal, 36% of the territory belongs to the Irkutsk region and 64% belongs to the Republic of Buryatia. Most of the zone territory lies in the area with centralized power supply, autonomous plants supply power only to the consumers in hard-to-reach localities. The total capacity of the existing renewable energy sources is about 100 kW (of which 81 kW is generated by photovoltaic modules in the village of Onguren in the Irkutsk Region)
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