Industrial low-temperature processes are a promising sector for the introduction of solar
collectors, which can partially, and in some cases, completely, replace traditional heat supply
technologies. In Krasnodar Region (Russia), it is shown that the energy-saving potential when
introducing industrial solar collectors only at food industry enterprises can make up 16%–17% of the
total amount of thermal energy produced in the region annually. The global market of industrial solar
collectors is currently developing almost without any government incentives, only due to market
mechanisms, which indicates the commercial attractiveness of the technology. According to the
predicted estimates, levelized cost of energy produced by industrial solar collectors in the southern
regions of Russia may amount to 3.8–6.6 rubles per kWh. Even though the forecast estimates are
higher than current taris, the economic feasibility of using solar collectors in the industry increases
significantly if it is not possible to connect to centralized heating networks, as well as in the case of
the seasonal load of industrial facilities. As a measure of state incentives for the development of
industrial solar collectors in Russia, we offer state co-financing of demonstration projects of Russian
manufacturers. This will increase the level of awareness of the population and businesses about
the capabilities of this technology. Also, it will increase the technical competencies and innovative
potential of companies involved in the production and installation of solar collectors.