Within the context of the Energy Strategy of Russia for the Period up to 2030 (approved by Decree 1715‑р of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 13 November 2009) a significant role is assigned to the development of new renewable energy sources and energy carriers: “Introduction into the fuel and energy balance of such new renewable energy sources as… solar energy,… will enable balancing of the demand for energy and reducing the impact of energy enterprises on the environment”.
