MOSCOW, October 14. /TASS/. Russian electric power companies take interest in new protecting structures, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week forum.

"Our companies, the producers of protecting structures, showcased their specimens today. From my point of view, they are very modern, and we noticed the interest of our power sector companies," Novak said.

"Some of them are already using it to safeguard their installations. Technologies are also improving there and protection is becoming better," he added.