Russia: installed electricity generation capacity by source
Thermal power stations in Russia had the largest capacity among other types of power plants in Russia, at over 163.7 gigawatts of energy as of January 1, 2024.
Its 440 power stations have a combined installed generation capacity of 220 GW. Russia has a single synchronous electrical grid encompassing much of the country. The Russian electric grid links over 3,200,000 kilometres (2,000,000 mi) of power lines, 150,000 kilometres (93,000 mi) of which are high voltage cables over 220 kV.
The Russian electric grid links over 3,200,000 kilometres (2,000,000 mi) of power lines, 150,000 kilometres (93,000 mi) of which are high voltage cables over 220 kV. Electricity generation is based largely on gas (46%), coal (18%), hydro (18%), and nuclear (17%) power. 60% of thermal generation (gas and coal) is from combined heat and power plants.
Three large wind power stations (25, 19, and 15 GWt [clarification needed]) became available to Russia after it took over the disputed territory of Crimea in May 2014. Built by Ukraine, these stations are not yet shown in the table above. // 55.0840139; 36.5713472 ( Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant)
Russia operates 31 nuclear power reactors in 10 locations, with an installed capacity of 21 GW. Despite considerable geothermal and wind resources, this accounts for less than one percent. The electric power industry first developed in Russia under the Tsarist regime.
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