USE OF RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY IN THE RECREATIONAL AREAS OF THE IRKUTSK REGION
A significant part of the recreational areas in our country, including the Irkutsk region, are located in zones characterized by energy shortages. Therefore, the need for renewable energy sources in remote recreational zones is obvious. Especially promising is the provision of energy reserves and reserves in the zones of decentralized energy supply, using renewable energy sources. An analysis of the theoretically calculated potential of renewable energy sources in the Irkutsk region allows us to state that the region is promising for the creation and implementation of autonomous sources of renewable energy. The energy potential of the sun and wind, despite the fact that it is distributed unevenly, and there are a number of certain problems, is sufficient to provide energy to remote settlements and tourist infrastructure facilities. The production of electric power on site allows to increase the energy independence of consumers, as well as to increase the reliability of electricity supply and improve the ecological component of the territories.