Renewable Energy Consumption: Russian Federation
Russian Federation's renewable energy consumption is currently 3.5 % of total as of 2021. # Russian Federation Renewable Energy Consumption Renewable energy accounted for 3.
Current (2021)
3.5 % of total
-5.4% y/y
Peak (1992)
4 % of total
Low (2011)
3.2 % of total
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2021 · 32 pts
Renewable Energy Consumption — Russian Federation
1990 — 2021
Renewable Energy Consumption — Russian Federation
Analysis# Russian Federation Renewable Energy Consumption
Renewable energy accounted for 3.5% of Russia's total energy consumption in 2021, representing a modest yet persistent position in the country's energy mix. This figure sits below the all-time peak of 4% recorded in 1992 and slightly above the historical low of 3.2% hit in 2011. Since 1990, renewable consumption has declined 7.9%, reflecting Russia's continued reliance on fossil fuels and hydropower's variable contribution to the overall energy portfolio.
The 2012–2021 period reveals a volatile pattern with no sustained upward momentum. After reaching 3.7% in 2020—the highest point in the recent decade—renewable consumption dropped to 3.5% in 2021. Fluctuations between 3.2% and 3.7% suggest that renewable energy integration remains stagnant rather than expanding. Without significant policy shifts toward renewables infrastructure, Russia's renewable energy share is unlikely to show substantial growth in the near term.
Historical Data
32 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.5 % of total | -5.41% |
| 2020 | 3.7 % of total | +15.63% |
| 2019 | 3.2 % of total | +0.00% |
| 2018 | 3.2 % of total | +0.00% |
| 2017 | 3.2 % of total | -5.88% |
| 2016 | 3.4 % of total | +6.25% |
| 2015 | 3.2 % of total | -3.03% |
| 2014 | 3.3 % of total | -8.33% |
| 2013 | 3.6 % of total | +12.50% |
| 2012 | 3.2 % of total | +0.00% |
| 2011 | 3.2 % of total | -3.03% |
| 2010 | 3.3 % of total | -8.33% |
| 2009 | 3.6 % of total | +9.09% |
| 2008 | 3.3 % of total | -10.81% |
| 2007 | 3.7 % of total | +5.71% |
| 2006 | 3.5 % of total | -2.78% |
| 2005 | 3.6 % of total | +2.86% |
| 2004 | 3.5 % of total | +6.06% |
| 2003 | 3.3 % of total | -5.71% |
| 2002 | 3.5 % of total | -2.78% |
Show all 32 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.6 % of total | +2.86% |
| 2000 | 3.5 % of total | -7.89% |
| 1999 | 3.8 % of total | +5.56% |
| 1998 | 3.6 % of total | -5.26% |
| 1997 | 3.8 % of total | +2.70% |
| 1996 | 3.7 % of total | -5.13% |
| 1995 | 3.9 % of total | +0.00% |
| 1994 | 3.9 % of total | -2.50% |
| 1993 | 4 % of total | +0.00% |
| 1992 | 4 % of total | +5.26% |
| 1991 | 3.8 % of total | +0.00% |
| 1990 | 3.8 % of total | — |
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