The first stage of the Novolakskaya WPP in the Republic of Dagestan began
to supply electricity to the Russian unified power grid. The first project
stage includes 61 wind turbines with the total capacity of 152.5 MW. At the second
stage in 2026, another 59 wind farms will be commissioned totalling 147.5
MW. Once the second stage is operational, the wind farm will become the largest
in Russia.
The total installed capacity of the WPP will amount to 300 MW. The planned average annual output will be 879 million kWh.
"Rosatom's Novolakskaya WPP is a modern and environmentally friendly energy facility for the Republic of Dagestan. It is symbolic that Rosatom celebrates its 18th anniversary on the day this new region of its presence has appeared on the map of Russia. Ongoing improvement of the quality of life in Russia is the foundation for our activities. I am certain that the Novolakskaya WPP will significantly contribute to the operations of the fuel and energy sector of the region guaranteeing economic stability and well-being of Dagestan inhabitants. We are grateful to the leadership of the Republic and the Ministry of Energy for the support rendered in the implementation of the project," Grigory Nazarov, General Director of Rosatom Renewable Energy JSC, pointed out.
"The Republic of Dagestan consistently increases the reliability of power supply improving the quality of life in the region. Our Republic has a vast potential for implementing projects precisely in renewable energy. Such projects as the construction of Rosatom's wind farm are of crucial importance for conserving the state of the environment and the unique nature of Dagestan It will also create new jobs. For example, the wind farm operations will require around 70 permanent employees. In prospect, we plan to continue increasing the wind power capacity in the region," said Manvel Mazhonts, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Dagestan.
The Rosatom’s Wind Energy Division (managed by Rosatom
Renewable Energy, JSC) acts as an integrator of projects in the wind power
industry, effectively solving the entire range of tasks, from the design of
wind farms (WF) to their service maintenance. In Volgodonsk, the Atommash plant
organized the production of hubs, nacelles, generators and cooling systems for
2.5 MW wind turbines. Rosatom's Composite Division has supplied all the wind
turbine bladesrequired for the first stage of the Novolakskaya WPP and
has begun deliveriesfor the second stage. Rosatom's wind farm equipment is
85% Russian. Blades are also being suppliedfor
Rosatom's first abroad wind farm in the Kyrgyz Republic. A 100 MW WPP will
be built in the Ysyk-Köl region, Kyrgyz Republic. As of today, around
1.2 GW of wind power capacity has been successfully commissioned, namely
nine wind farms. Overall, Rosatom plans to commission wind power plants with a
total capacity of more than 2 GW by 2028 (taking into account the already
commissioned capacities), which will enable the division to become one of the
leaders in the Russian RES market.
The Russian Government, in collaboration with local authorities and major Russian companies, places a strong emphasis on improving the quality of life across the country. These efforts include the accelerated implementation of national development projects, improving housing, expanding access to healthcare and upgrading infrastructure. Rosatom and its companies are active contributors to these activities.
