Russian Federation Power Market Size (2024 - 2029)

The Russian Federation power market is anticipated to experience growth over the forecast period, driven by factors such as rapid urbanization, technological advancements, and increasing electricity demand due to industrialization. Despite the challenges posed by high initial investments for grid development and renewable energy installations, the market has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. Thermal power generation remains predominant, with a growing emphasis on hydrocarbons, particularly natural gas, which is expected to offer new opportunities within the market.

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Market Size of Russian Federation Power Industry

Russian Federation Power Market Summary
Study Period 2021 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Forecast Data Period 2024 - 2029
Historical Data Period 2021 - 2022
CAGR 1.00 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Russian Federation Power Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Russian Federation Power Market Analysis

The Russian Federation power market is expected to register a CAGR of more than 1% during the forecast period.

The market was negatively impacted by COVID-19 in 2020. However, it has now reached pre-pandemic levels.

  • Over the medium term, factors such as rapid urbanization, technical advancement, and the increasing demand for electricity owing to industrialization are expected to drive the Russian Federation power market during the forecast period.
  • On the other hand, the high initial investment required for the grid development and installation of renewable sources is very high, which can hinder the growth of the market in the forecast period.
  • Nevertheless, thermal power generation is expected to dominate the power generation in the country. With vast reserves of oil and natural gas, the share of hydrocarbons, especially natural gas, is increasing in power generation of the Russian Federation. Hence, this is expected to create opportunities for companies in the country.

Russian Federation Power Industry Segmentation

Power Generation means producing electric power using fuel oil and its derivatives, renewable energy sources, natural gas, and other methods.

The Russian Federation Power market is segmented by generation and transmission and distribution. The generation segment includes thermal, hydro, renewable, and other generations. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the Russian Federation power market. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on installed capacity (in Megawatt).

Generation
Thermal
Hydroelectric
Renewable
Other Generations
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Russian Federation Power Market Size Summary

The Russian Federation power market is poised for moderate growth, driven by factors such as rapid urbanization, technological advancements, and increasing electricity demand due to industrialization. Despite the challenges posed by high initial investments required for grid development and renewable energy installations, thermal power generation remains dominant. The country's vast reserves of oil and natural gas are pivotal, with natural gas playing a significant role in the energy mix due to its cost-effectiveness and abundance. This reliance on hydrocarbons is expected to continue, offering opportunities for companies operating within the sector. The market's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has been robust, reaching pre-pandemic levels and showing resilience against external economic pressures.

In addition to thermal power, Russia is making strides in nuclear energy, with plans to expand its nuclear reactor fleet and increase the share of nuclear energy in its power generation. The country is also setting ambitious targets for renewable energy, aiming to install substantial capacity by 2030 as part of its Energy Strategy. However, the transition to renewables is tempered by the high costs and dependency on hydrocarbon reserves. The market landscape is moderately fragmented, with key players like RusHydro, Rosatom, Gazprom, Rosseti, and Inter RAO UES driving developments. Despite geopolitical challenges, such as Western sanctions affecting projects like the Sputnik solar plant, the market continues to evolve with ongoing investments and strategic initiatives in both renewable and nuclear energy sectors.

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Russian Federation Power Market Size - Table of Contents

  1. 1. MARKET OVERVIEW

    1. 1.1 Introduction

    2. 1.2 Installed Power Generating Capacity Forecast, in Megawatt, till 2027

    3. 1.3 Recent Trends and Developments

    4. 1.4 Government Policies and Regulations

    5. 1.5 Market Dynamics

      1. 1.5.1 Drivers

      2. 1.5.2 Restraints

    6. 1.6 Supply Chain Analysis

    7. 1.7 PESTLE Analysis

  2. 2. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 2.1 Generation

      1. 2.1.1 Thermal

      2. 2.1.2 Hydroelectric

      3. 2.1.3 Renewable

      4. 2.1.4 Other Generations

    2. 2.2 Transmission and Distribution

Russian Federation Power Market Size FAQs

The Russian Federation Power Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 1% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

RusHydro PJSC ADR, Rosatom Corp, Gazprom PJSC , Rosseti PJSC and Inter RAO UES PJSC are the major companies operating in the Russian Federation Power Market.

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