Justification of the economic feasibility of using low-power nuclear power plants for the development of energy-isolated territories of the Russian Federation

DOI: 10.33917/mic-4.123.2025.70-78

The work includes a comparative analysis of various types of low-power power plants in order to select the most competitive and safe for energy supply to isolated regions. The results obtained emphasize that in the conditions of energy-isolated regions of the Russian Federation, it is advisable to replace traditional diesel power plants with low-power modular nuclear power plants (LSMP) with innovative fuel, which can reduce the cost of electricity for the population by 40-60%. Such a replacement not only increases economic efficiency, but also reduces the environmental burden, and increases the energy sustainability of territories. The work contributes to the development of strategies for energy supply to remote territories within the framework of Russian Federation programs. The practical significance of the work lies in the formation of a scientific basis for strategies for the development of energy in remote regions of the Russian Federation. The findings can be used in the development of state initiatives in the field of low-carbon energy and ensuring energy security of the country.

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