PROSPECTS OF USING BIOGAS PLANTS TO COVER ELECTRICITY NEEDS IN THE REPUBLIC OF CRIMEA AND THE CITY OF SEVASTOPOL

Abstract

The work analyzes the features of the global biogas production market. The amount of raw materials was calculated for a biogas power plant to generate electricity to supply consumers in the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol. The comparative analysis of the capital construction costs of the analyzed biogas power plant and other renewable energy sources was carried out.

Subject of research: The biogas power plant designed to cover the electricity needs of consumers in the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, the amount of resources for organizing its effective operation and capital costs for its construction.

Results: The study found that when using all the biogas produced from local raw materials, the power plant could cover 8% of the electricity required for consumers in the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol. Capital costs for the construction of such a biogas power plant are estimated to be about 12 billion rubles. To build a solar power plant that will generate the same amount of electricity, it is necessary to spend about 27 billion rubles, and a ground-based wind power plant - about 38 billion rubles.

Conclusion: The obtained results allow researcher to evaluate the potential possibilities of using local raw materials for the production of biogas to generate electricity in the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol. The comparison of capital costs for the construction of various renewable energy plants shows a significant advantage of biogas power plants and indicate great prospects for their development in the region.