The current state of the thermal power system of the Republic of Mordovia in the context of sustainable development
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https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-6771-2025-150-1-185-202Keywords:
thermal power engineering, thermal power system, history, formation, condition, sustainable development, climate, climate warming, Republic of MordoviaAbstract
The consideration of the history of formation and development, as well as the current state of the thermal power system in any region, plays an important role in determining the directions and prospects for its further development. This is particularly relevant in the context of global climate change, and also allows us to identify the features of the geographical distribution of elements of the heat and power system and the existing territorial imbalances in the distribution of elements. This was the purpose of this study in relation to the territory of the Republic of Mordovia.
At the beginning of 2024, 13 thermal power plants and 1 small hydroelectric power plant with a total capacity of 434 MW were operating in the region. A special feature of the development of the energy system is the absolute dominance of one station, Saranskaya CHPP-2. In addition, it has been determined that the city of Saransk accounts for more than 70% of all electricity generation and consumption. This phenomenon can be attributed to the presence of significant consumers within the city's boundaries, as well as the high population density within the city, which is estimated to account for up to half of the Republic's population.
A fairly clear and steady trend towards an increase in electricity consumption has been established. The energy system of Mordovia is characterized by the transition to the use of natural gas as the main fuel and the achievement of one of the highest levels of gasification and electrification in the country (95%). The specific values of thermal energy consumption per 1 m2 of living space and electricity per 1 person decreased in most areas, which is associated with a decrease in population and partly, presumably, with global warming processes due to climate change and energy sustainability.
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