If given the green light, the law would make around 85bn roubles ($2.7bn) available to support the deployment of renewables, with power purchase agreements awarded to favoured projects via a series of tenders.
The draft legislation is with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev for final approval, though it is unclear when a decision will be made.
The law aims to help fulfil plans for Russia to obtain 2%-2.5%,
