Background. The decarbonization process is a key trend in the development of the modern electric power industry. In accordance with the world agreements (Paris Agreement, European Climate Law) the Russian Federation also participates in such events (Climate Doctrine of the Russian Federation). In Russia, renewable energy sources are already an integral part of the energy system. One of the most dynamically developing branches of ‘green energy’ is wind power. Determination of the feasibility of installing wind turbines is a multi-step process. The first step is wind monitoring at the construction site, upon completion of which a conclusion is made on the feasibility of installing wind turbines in the region.
Materials and methods. When assessing the possibility of including wind energy facilities into the energy complex Ivanovo region, the characteristics of the wind energy cadastre of the region have been analyzed. Wind regime parameters have been calculated and analyzed using data of meteorological stations in the region for a 10-year period. Comparative analysis of average annual wind speeds and directions has been carried out according to the data of meteorological stations for the period of 1950–2024.
Results. On the basis of long-term data of meteorological stations in the Ivanovo region, an annual course of average wind speeds is obtained, vertical profiles of the average wind speed in the atmosphere layer of 10–100 m above the ground surface are modeled, the repeatability of wind speeds by gradations at different heights of the surface layer is calculated and analyzed. Changes of wind direction depending on the season have been considered. The possibility of calm weather in the region is assessed. The temperature regime is analyzed. The dynamics of wind speed and direction changes in the region for the period of 1950–2024 has been calculated and analyzed. The steady tendency of decrease of average annual wind speeds of the region and increase of the share of calm weather has been revealed.
Conclusions. Low wind speeds in the Ivanovo region indicate that it is inexpedient to use wind turbines industrially. Installation of small capacity wind turbines used for farms or small enterprises is possible.